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Heating up space science: A review of UHTCs for radiation-cooled thermal protective systems

By Lisa McDonald / February 6, 2024

Research on ultrahigh-temperature ceramics (UHTCs) for hypersonic and space vehicle applications is gaining increased attention and funding. This CTT summarizes an open-access review paper on the measurement and enhancement of UHTCs coatings for radiation-cooled thermal protective systems.

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Ceramic and glass business news of the week for January 29, 2024

By Lisa McDonald / January 29, 2024

Messe Düsseldorf and and Deutsche Messe pool their expertise on the Turkish market, Calderys to play key role in the green hydrogen reheating revolution, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for January 29, 2024.

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New frontiers in space travel: A review of ultrahigh-temperature ceramic properties and processes

By Lisa McDonald / December 19, 2023

Ultrahigh-temperature ceramics (UHTCs) are a promising class of materials for next-generation aerospace technologies. Several ACerS members just published a review paper on UHTCs, describing their properties and overviewing traditional and novel manufacturing methods to synthesis these emerging materials.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Lisa McDonald / December 6, 2023

Recycling concrete using graphene, limestone putty nanogenerator, and other materials stories that may be of interest for December 6, 2023.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Lisa McDonald / April 19, 2023

Transformable nanoelectronics, graphene ‘tattoo’ treats cardiac arrhythmia, and other materials stories that may be of interest for April 19, 2023.

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New carbon structures open a realm of possibilities

By Guest Contributor / March 14, 2023

As applications for carbon nanostructures flourish, the exploration for new carbon structures continues. Today’s CTT highlights three discoveries announced during the past few months.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Lisa McDonald / February 8, 2023

Semiconducting borophene, destroying PFAS with BN, and other materials stories that may be of interest for February 8, 2023.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Lisa McDonald / February 1, 2023

Self-cleaning solar panels, physics of glass formation, and other materials stories that may be of interest for February 1, 2023.

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Ceramic and glass business news of the week for November 28, 2022

By Lisa McDonald / November 28, 2022

HyProMag secures grants for rare earth recycling plant in Germany, RHI Magnesita to acquire Indian refractory business, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for November 28, 2022.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Lisa McDonald / November 23, 2022

Tiny ‘lyre’ tunes medical imaging systems, inflatable heat shield, and other materials stories that may be of interest for November 23, 2022.

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