Modeling is a good way to evaluate the performance of new piezoelectric materials without conducting costly experiments. Two researchers from University of the Republic in Uruguay explored using a neural network to speed up the modeling process.
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NIST model cuts measurement needs for spectrum sharing, Vital acquires Kipawa and Zeus projects, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for August 16, 2021.
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Breathalyzers are a promising method for quickly screening groups of people for COVID-19. Researchers in Pennsylvania analyzed breath samples from children with and without SARS-CoV-2 infection to identify biomarkers that indicate infection.
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Navigating a big city can be challenging for people with visual impairment. A new in-shoe navigation system being developed through a Honda-based business creation program could help people expand their freedom of mobility.
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Toward a COVID-19 breathalyzer for kids, seaweed-based ink, and other materials stories that may be of interest for August 11, 2021.
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Developing new ways to characterize graphene is essential to developing more rigorous quality standards. Researchers at the University of Adelaide in Australia explored using thermogravimetric analysis to evaluate graphene quality.
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Niagara County to cover closed landfills with solar panels, Philippine president signs law creating Energy Research and Policy Institute, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for August 9, 2021.
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Sand sculpting is a quintessential beach day activity. Learn the science behind what makes sand stick together, see the tallest sandcastle ever built, and find out tips for designing your own sand sculpture.
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Recycle nanowires in electronics, superconductivity in high-Tc cuprates, and other materials stories that may be of interest for August 4, 2021.
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Solid oxide fuel cells hold great potential among fuel cell technologies due to their high heat and power efficiency, long-term stability, fuel flexibility, and relatively low cost. Glass and glass-ceramics are of great interest as sealants in SOFCs, and today’s CTT looks at a few recent studies on glass-based sealants.
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