Lisa McDonald

Fishy origins: Researchers derive calcium phosphate bioceramics from salmon fish bone wastes

By Lisa McDonald / September 7, 2021

Compared to other meats, fish remains a relatively underutilized waste source in rendering processes. An international team of researchers investigated the possibility of deriving calcium phosphate bioceramics from salmon fish bone wastes.

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Ceramic and glass business news of the week for September 6, 2021

By Lisa McDonald / September 6, 2021

Plibrico acquires refractory manufacturer Redline Industries, DOE panel finds U.S. falling behind in basic energy sciences, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for September 6, 2021.

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Sustainability is key at Ceramics Expo 2021

By Lisa McDonald / September 3, 2021

Ceramics Expo 2021, which occurred in-person this year from August 31–September 1, welcomed dozens of exhibitors and hundreds of attendees to Cleveland, Ohio. Learn about what took place during the two-day event.

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Borate-based bioactive glass improves treatment of diabetic foot ulcers

By Lisa McDonald / September 3, 2021

Improving treatment of chronic diabetic foot ulcers can prevent the need for amputation. Researchers explored using a new borate-based bioactive glass to improve the rate of wound healing.

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Video: Green ceramics for sustainable housing development

By Lisa McDonald / September 1, 2021

Sustainable manufacturing is about more than just recycling—it involves rethinking the way we collect, process, and reuse materials as well. A university–industry partnership in Australia looks to develop apartments that are made primarily with green ceramics and other repurposed waste materials.

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Back to live: Ceramics Expo 2021 takes place in Cleveland, Ohio

By Lisa McDonald / September 1, 2021

After taking place virtually last year, Ceramics Expo returned in-person from Aug. 31–Sept. 1, 2021, to Cleveland, Ohio. See highlights from Day 1 of the conference.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Lisa McDonald / September 1, 2021

New injection method for 3D concrete, stackable ceramic façade, and other materials stories that may be of interest for September 1, 2021.

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To bilayers and beyond—researchers overcome the single-atomic-layer limit of borophene

By Lisa McDonald / August 31, 2021

Synthesizing multilayer borophene is difficult because of the tendency of boron atoms to cluster. Researchers at Northwestern and Rice Universities discovered they could synthesize bilayer borophene by growing it on a special silver substrate.

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Ceramic and glass business news of the week for August 30, 2021

By Lisa McDonald / August 30, 2021

Sakuu to start pilot line for solid-state batteries, EERE announces intent to launch new Inclusive Energy Innovation Prize, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for August 30, 2021.

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Video: National Park Service celebrates 105 years

By Lisa McDonald / August 25, 2021

Today, August 25, is the 105th anniversary of the National Park Service. Learn about the history of this federal agency, the types of sites it manages, and how it is dealing with overcrowded parks this summer.

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