ACerS Bulletin
The membership magazine of The American Ceramic Society
Hidden ceramics that impact the world
In this issue we look at hidden ceramics that impact the world. The cover article discusses the history of how Corning invented catalytic substrates and filters to help reduce air pollution from vehicles. An accompanying application note looks at using silicon nitride as a surgical implant material.
Also, emerging opportunities for transparent ceramics and the mechanics behind porcelain strength are discussed in two columns.
The April issue includes the second issue of Ceramic & Glass Manufacturing, ACerS' new B2B magazine. This issue’s theme is “Breaking in: A guide to working with big business” and features a story on the benefits of small companies, including being fast and flexible.
Finally, several ACerS meetings were rescheduled due to concerns about COVID-19 since the April issue went to print. Find out which meetings were affected at this link.
Table of Contents
Feature Articles
Smog begone! How development of ceramic automotive catalytic substrates and filters helped reduce air pollution
Douglas M. Beall and Willard A. Cutler
Ceramic-based mobile emissions control products have prevented billions of tons of hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and particulates from entering the atmosphere—and researchers continue to innovate to make these products better.24
Silicon nitride—A ceramic surgical implant material
Don Bray and Bryan McEntire
Silicon nitride is used in many industries. For the healthcare industry, it is a relatively new adoption—but one with a lot of potential.32
Ceramic & Glass Manufacturing
Breaking in: A guide to working with big business
The second issue of C&GM includes industry news, trade shows, and tips for small businesses working with big businesses.41
Departments
News & Trends
3
Spotlight
9
Advances in Nanomaterials
16
Research Briefs
18
Ceramics in Manufacturing
22
Ceramics in Energy
23
Columns
Business and Market View
Jason Chen
Transparent ceramics: Emerging
opportunities8
Deciphering the Discipline
Blasius Ngayakamo
Traditional ceramics: A mechanical strength perspective64
Resources
Calendar
40
Classified Advertising
61
Display Ad Index
63
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