ACerS Bulletin
The membership magazine of The American Ceramic Society
Smart materials make smartphones: How ceramics and glass contribute to the $479B smartphone market
In this issue we look at the growth of the 10-year-old smartphone market and the role ceramics and glass play in this $479 billion industry.
Also, organizers of Ceramics Expo provide a peek into the show's new format for 2019.
ACerS executive director Charlie Spahr retires at the end of 2018. In this candid interview, Spahr reflects on his career and especially his role in advancing the Society in several areas.
Finally, if you're responsible for purchasing at your company, check out our annual ceramicSource reference and buyer’s resource directory. You'll find a directory of products and services as well as an alphabetical listing of companies providing the products and services you're looking for.
Table of Contents
Feature Articles
Israel—Middle East Mavericks
Alex Talavera and Randy B. Hecht
In Israel, a small-scale country with big ambitions finds ways to make its mark on ceramic innovation.24
New Navrotsky Award recognizes innovation in solid-state thermodynamic research
Eileen De Guire
University of California, Davis, professor Alexandra Navrotsky established the Navrotsky Award for Experimental Thermodynamics of Solids to inspire others to work in the area of solid-state thermodynamics. She shares her thoughts on her career and the field she loves.16
Departments
News & Trends
3
ACerS Spotlight
6
Research Briefs
19
Ceramics in the Environment
23
Columns
Deciphering the Discipline
Wirat Lerdprom
Current challenges for whitewares industry48
Resources
New Products
43
Calendar
44
Classified Advertising
45
Display Ad Index
47
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