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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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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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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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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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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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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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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High-rate magnesium rechargeable batteries, world’s largest computer chip, and other materials stories that may be of interest for August 25, 2021.
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Plastics used to restore porcelain artifacts can become yellowish or differ in color from the ceramic base material over time. Researchers in Germany explored the potential of using ceramic additive manufacturing technologies and subtractive post-processing steps to restore porcelain artifacts instead.
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National 2D materials research center wins NSF funding, BIA opens entries for 2021 Brick in Architecture Awards, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for August 23, 2021.
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