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Ceramic and glass business news of the week for November 23, 2020

By Lisa McDonald / November 23, 2020

National Research Council of Canada opens new advanced materials research facility, joint efforts for stable electricity networks in Africa, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for November 23, 2020.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Lisa McDonald / April 22, 2020

Attachable sticker-type rechargeable batteries, 3D printing reinforces bulk metal glass composites, and other materials stories that may be of interest for April 22, 2020.

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Ceramic and glass business news of the week

By Lisa McDonald / October 11, 2019

Vitrum 2019 showcases Industry 4.0, new book on clean ironmaking and steelmaking processes-efficient technologies, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for October 11, 2019.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Lisa McDonald / July 17, 2019

Preventing MXene degradation, glass-specific periodic table of elements, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 17, 2019.

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Switchable dielectrics could help microwave systems avoid interference

By Lisa McDonald / November 9, 2018

Arizona State University researchers have created dielectrics that switch from “on” to “off” states in small magnetic fields. This finding could allow for more precise coordination of microwave communication systems.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Faye Oney / July 18, 2018

Gold nanoparticles for improving solar energy storage, improving electric vehicle battery capacity, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 18, 2018.

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Secret to dendrite-free lithium-ion batteries lies in a sugar cube

By Faye Oney / March 13, 2018

Researchers have found a way to reduce dendrite growth in lithium-ion batteries. Creating a 3-D porous substrate out of sugar cubes and silicone, they found that it relieved stress and inhibited dendrite growth.

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Glass-grown algae may be the future of biofuel

By April Gocha / November 18, 2014

Algae are biofuel powerhouses, and while challenging, scientists estimate that it is within the realm of possibility to scale algae production high enough to meet many of the energy demands of a growing population.

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Research shows effectiveness of adaptive technologies rests on season, geography

By Jessica McMathis / April 1, 2014

Research by a team at Arizona State University (ASU) indicates that both season and geography are critical in determining the effectiveness of adaptive technologies.

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$60 million in DOE support aimed at advancing solar technology

By Jim Destefani / November 7, 2013

The US Department of Energy last week announced awards totaling about $60 million to support innovative solar energy research and development of both solar materials to improve efficiency and so-called “soft” costs such as solar photovoltaic system design, permitting, and installation.

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