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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Lisa McDonald / July 29, 2020

Graphene can act as a surfactant, laser inversion enables multi-materials 3D printing, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 29, 2020.

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Tungsten carbide made easy: Government, industry, academia investigate additively manufacturing cemented carbide parts

By Lisa McDonald / November 15, 2019

Additive manufacturing may be an easier way to manufacture cemented carbide parts. The U.S. Army Research Laboratory recently submitted a patent application for a selective laser melting process, and collaborations in industry and academia are investigating binder jetting as well.

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Volunteer spotlight: Victoria Blair

By Belinda Raines / November 5, 2019

ACerS is pleased to announce that Victoria L. Blair has been selected for Volunteer Spotlight, a program through which we recognize a member who demonstrates outstanding service to The American…

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Lisa McDonald / October 30, 2019

Multifunctional nanoparticles for cancer therapy, 3D print tungsten carbide, and other materials stories that may be of interest for October 30, 2019.

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Aluminum powder and water produce spontaneous hydrolysis to power fuel cell for soldiers in the field

By Faye Oney / August 15, 2017

Researchers have discovered a way to produce hydrogen to power a fuel cell, using hydrolysis without a catalyst. This “spontaneous hydrolysis” could provide soldiers with battery power in the field.

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Video: Improving armor—developing better materials to better protect

By April Gocha / June 8, 2016

When it comes to ceramic materials, body armor is a familiar and favorite topic. But better materials for protecting the lives of those in the line of duty extend beyond ceramics, too.

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Data drives engineering of ceramics; workshop asks ‘how well?’

By Eileen De Guire / June 8, 2012

Steve Freiman opens a two-day workshop for about 30 participants to discuss the data needs and challenges facing the engineered ceramics and glass community. Credit: ACerS. Data. It is the…

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