ACerS Bulletin
The membership magazine of The American Ceramic Society
Solid-state batteries: Unlocking lithium's potential
In this issue we look at current and developing energy storage technologies. The cover story looks at unlocking lithium's potential with ceramic solid electrolytes, and two columns review nanoparticles for Li-ion battery cathode and residential energy storage, blockchain, and energy sharing systems.
A feature story discusses the importance of inspiring the next generation through ceramics and glass education outreach. The Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation offers a number of outreach programs with which you can get involved.
The September issue contains the annual announcement of ACerS Awards for 2019. The Society will honor members and corporations at the Awards Banquet of the 121st Annual Meeting in October.
Also, see the recap from the combined GFMAT-2/Bio-4 meeting, and read the latest updates for three upcoming meetings—MS&T19, EMA 2020, and ICACC20.
Finally, a “Letter to the Editor” looks to petition the United Nations to declare 2022 as The International Year of Glass.
Table of Contents
Feature Articles
Announcing ACerS Awards of 2019
The Society will honor members and corporations at the Awards Banquet of the 121st Annual Meeting in October to recognize significant contributions to the engineered ceramic and glass field.17
Unlocking lithium's potential with ceramic solid electrolytes
Nathan J. Taylor and Jeff Sakamoto
Recent progress indicates that ceramic materials may soon supplant liquid electrolytes in batteries, offering improved energy capacity and safety.26
How can you participate in ceramics and glass education outreach?
David W. Richerson
Education outreach shares the magic of ceramic and glass materials with the next generation—and everyone can find a way to participate.32
Inspire the next generation through CGIF programs
The Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation offers a number of outreach programs to inspire the next generation of ceramic and glass scientists and engineers—and there are a number of ways you can get involved!36
Departments
News & Trends
4
Spotlight
7
Research Briefs
11
Ceramics in Energy
14
Advances in Nanomaterials
16
Columns
Letter to the Editor
Alicia Durán
Toward a United Nations Declaration of 2022 as The International Year of Glass3
Business and Market View
Christopher Maara
Residential energy storage, blockchain, and energy sharing systems6
Deciphering the Discipline
Kimiko Nakajima
Thermodynamic perspective on nanoparticles for Li-ion battery cathode48
Resources
New Products
43
Calendar
44
Classified Advertising
45
Display Ad Index
47
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