Glass panels with large dimensions can be fabricated using the float glass process—but can the process also fabricate ultrathin glass? Scientists at the State Key Laboratory for Float Glass in China report it can—while still retaining large dimensions.
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Read MoreSir Alastair Pilkington. Credit: SGT. The Society of Glass Technology announced that it is beginning an “early career” biennial £1000 award (about $1,600) to promote creativity and excellence in studies…
Read MoreLast August I wrote about the typical 50% waste created when wire saws are used to slice silicon ingots into PV-suitable wafers, and research being conducted in Germany to lower…
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