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.
Read MorePlibrico 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.
Read MoreCeramics 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.
Read MoreImproving 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.
Read MoreSustainable 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.
Read MoreAfter 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.
Read MoreSynthesizing 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.
Read MoreToday, 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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