3D technology builds better body parts from uabnews on Vimeo. We’ve covered electrospinning extensively in The Bulletin, which of course isn’t limited to ceramic materials. A lot of the basics…
Read MoreSchematics of linking of macroscopic and mesoscopic structure levels in the direct multi-scale modeling approach, which eliminates the use of constitutive equations. Credit: JACerS; Wiley. Sintering is among the most…
Read MoreA method for bonding silicon carbide has been developed at the University of Glasgow. This image shows a join between silicon ingots that was made in a similar way. Credit:…
Read MoreCredit: DOE Basic Energy Sciences. Friday afternoon, Cyrus Wadia posted a notice on the blog of the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy that the DOE is planning…
Read MoreMitsubishi i-MIEV battery electric vehicle was rated highest in latest environmental rankings provided by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. See story below. Credit: Mitsubishi. Here is what we are hearing:…
Read MoreConversion efficiencies of the best research solar cells worldwide from 1976 through 2011 for various photovoltaic technologies; efficiencies determined by certified agencies/laboratories. Credit: NREL. The steady march to grid parity…
Read MorePhotographs of sample films at room temperature. Credit, Gao et al.; RSC Energy Environ. Sci. The notion of making functional and flexible ceramic foils is fascinating, but a little counterintuitive,…
Read MoreA year ago, Corning published a promotional video, “A Day Made of Glass… Made possible by Corning” that provide an intriguing peek into some of the technologies the company is…
Read MoreDemonstration of the flexibility of cellulose–silica composite aerogel. Credit: J. Cai et al.; Angewandte Chemie. This sounds like the type of breakthrough aerogel fans have yearning for. A newly published paper…
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