New material enters the 2D race: Swedish researchers create single-atom-thick...
In a breakthrough for 2D materials, researchers at Linköping University in Sweden reported a method for synthesizing freestanding single-atom-thick sheets of gold. The post New material enters the 2D...
View ArticleOther materials stories that may be of interest for September 4, 2024
Scalable graphene technology, twisted structure resists cracking, and other materials stories that may be of interest for September 4, 2024. The post Other materials stories that may be of interest for...
View ArticleUncovering hidden dangers—fiberglass boats contribute to microplastic...
The number of abandoned fiberglass boats is on the rise. Researchers at the Universities of Brighton and Portsmouth showed that this illegal dumping contributes to the presence of microplastic...
View ArticleGlass recycling challenges and solutions, plus more inside September 2024...
The September 2024 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring approaches to treatment and reuse of waste materials—is now available online. Plus—ACerS Awards and new C&GM. The post Glass recycling...
View ArticleManaging your stress—improved cortisol detector offers a glimpse at the...
There are devices for measuring the stress-related hormone cortisol, but the devices’ short shelf life means that samples collected at home must be mailed to a lab for analysis. Researchers in China...
View ArticleGreater Missouri Section/Refractory Ceramics Division 60th Annual Symposium:...
The Greater Missouri Section and the Refractory Ceramics Division of The American Ceramic Society will sponsor the 60th Annual Symposium on Refractories on the theme “Modeling, Simulation, AI and Its…...
View ArticleCeramic and glass business news of the week for September 9, 2024
Critical Metals launches drilling at Greenland rare earth project, U.S. and Ghana sign landmark commercial agreement for small modular reactor project, and more ceramic and glass business news of the...
View ArticleVolunteer spotlight: Irene Peterson
ACerS is pleased to announce Irene Peterson has been selected for Volunteer Spotlight, a program that recognizes a member who demonstrates outstanding service to The American Ceramic Society through...
View ArticleExpanding opportunities in the subsurface: DOE program lays foundation for...
Efficient storage of hydrogen at scale is needed to facilitate the widespread adoption of this alternative fuel type. The U.S. Department of Energy is funding a multiyear study to determine the...
View ArticleOther materials stories that may be of interest for September 11, 2024
One-step conversion of methane to methanol, São Carlos School on Glasses and Glass-ceramics, and other materials stories that may be of interest for September 11, 2024. The post Other materials stories...
View ArticleVideo: Preparing for spooky season—inside the world of clay animation
Many fan-favorite spooky season movies are examples of clay animation. This film-making technique, which has a history spanning more than 100 years, gained popularity several decades ago thanks to the...
View ArticleReducing waste of waste glass: Container glasses of different colors safely...
In a recent open-access study, researchers at The Pennsylvania State University showed that container glasses of different colors can be safely melted together without technical complications. This...
View ArticleCeramic and glass business news of the week for September 16, 2024
Korea’s POSCO strengthens Australian ties with key rare earth and graphite deals, UN launches critical minerals “how-to” guide for a just energy transition, and more ceramic and glass business news of...
View ArticleThe role of ceramics in advancing green chemistry
Ceramic materials support many green chemistry processes by serving as catalysts, sorbents and separation membranes, energy storage and conversion materials, and composites and coatings. Learn more...
View ArticleOther materials stories that may be of interest for September 18, 2024
Structural battery for lightweight vehicles, simulating energy-efficient microelectronics, and other materials stories that may be of interest for September 18, 2024. The post Other materials stories...
View ArticleThe freeze-tolerant wood frog and its contribution to long-term organ storage
Wood frogs can freeze and thaw themselves completely unharmed, and this unique ability could help revolutionize the organ transplant industry by inspiring methods for long-term storage of organs. The...
View ArticleA game changer: Acetonitrile-based electrolyte improves temperature range of...
New electrolyte formulas with higher ionic conductivities could help expand the temperature range in which lithium-ion batteries can viably operate. Researchers at Japanese chemical company Asahi Kasei...
View ArticleCeramic and glass business news of the week for September 23, 2024
Mantec technology plays part in massive ozone plant, UNITECR 2025 announces call for papers, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for September 23, 2024. The post Ceramic and glass...
View ArticleTears of wine phenomenon inspires high-speed, large-area deposition of...
Inspired by the well-known tears of wine phenomenon, researchers from Nagoya University in Japan developed a simple solution-based deposition process that enables high-speed, large-area deposition of...
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