PFAS chemicals traditionally are believed to enter the body mainly through ingestion via food or drinking water or by being breathed in. But researchers at the University of Birmingham have now confirmed PFAS can permeate through skin—demonstrating the risk of exposure to these harmful chemicals.
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Improved fault diagnosis accuracy, optical lens that senses gas, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 10, 2024.
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Toward dendrite-free lithium-metal batteries: MOF glass layer enables more uniform lithium diffusion
Glass is emerging as a possible material to help prevent lithium dendrite formation in lithium-metal batteries. Researchers from Aalborg University in Denmark demonstrated the potential of metal–organic framework glasses to facilitate more uniform lithium diffusion.
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TIKA opens advanced laboratories across Pakistan, Siemens and Boson Energy will turn waste into hydrogen for EV charging, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for July 8, 2024.
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The use of hyperbole in scientific literature is increasing, despite the fact it undermines effective science communication. Today’s CTT provides some useful tips on how to avoid hype and describes the approaches that allow effective communication instead.
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Formation of rare earths, forever chemicals absorbed through skin, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 3, 2024.
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The 2024 combined meeting of the ACerS Structural Clay Products Division, ACerS Southwest Section, and Clemson University’s National Brick Research Center took place in Oklahoma City, Okla., June 17–19. Nearly 120 attendees came to enjoy the networking, technical presentations, and plant tours.
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In this year’s annual PV Module Index Report by the Renewable Energy Test Center, experts explain how the trend toward ultralarge and ultrathin solar installations is leading to an increase in spontaneous glass breakage even as the frequency and severity of hailstorms is escalating.
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The 14th Advances in Cement-Based Materials meeting took place June 19–21, 2024, at Missouri University of Science and Technology. The meeting welcomed 148 attendees.
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During the 68th national meeting of the Brazilian Ceramic Association, a roundtable discussion on internalization focused on an increased collaboration with The American Ceramic Society to establish an ACerS International Brazil Chapter.
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