Ceramics

Sep 24, 2024 | ceramics.org | Lisa McDonald

[Image above] Imaginative illustration of the high-speed, large-area nanofilm deposition technique developed by Nagoya University researchers. Credit: Minoru OsadaTime and again, countries making the transition from an agricultural to industrialized economy have grappled with the tradeoff between economic growth and increased environmental pollution.

Sep 23, 2024 | ceramics.org | Lisa McDonald

Mantec technology plays part in massive ozone plantIn a recent six-figure deal, Mantec Technical Ceramics shipped specialist ceramic diffuser tubes and installation ancillaries that are currently being incorporated into one of the largest public sector ozone plants to be built in the Middle East in more than 10 years. Chinese Chemtics launches $30M chemicals plant in EgyptThe Chemtics Egypt Chemicals plant was launched in the integrated industrial zone in Ain Sokhna, Egypt.

Sep 20, 2024 | ceramics.org | Laurel Sheppard

[Image above] Asahi Kasei’s proof-of-concept tests for its acetonitrile-based electrolyte used in lithium-iron phosphate batteries. Credit: Asahi KaseiBy Laurel SheppardFrom portable electronics to electrified transportation, lithium-ion batteries serve as the predominant commercial form of rechargeable battery. Yet as these batteries are adopted into more and more applications, some of their performance limitations are becoming more noticeable, such as their sensitivity to temperature.

Sep 17, 2024 | ceramics.org | Lisa McDonald

[Image above] Credit: ACerSA smoother way to study ‘twistronics’Researchers led by Harvard University developed a fingernail-sized machine that can twist thin materials at will, replacing the need to fabricate twisted devices one by one. Now both twist angle and electron density can be easily controlled in 2D materials, which supports the discovery of new phases of matter.

Sep 16, 2024 | ceramics.org | Lisa McDonald

€19.6M wave energy project receives European Union approvalThe European Union approved the €19.6 million WEDUSEA project, which aims to be a stepping stone toward the production of large-scale wave energy. The project is a collaboration between 14 partners from the U.K., Ireland, France, Germany, and Spain and is coordinated by renewable energy developer OceanEnergy.