Articles tagged with Glass
The study reveals that bonding heterogeneity, rather than geometric similarity, governs relaxation dynamics in glasses. By incorporating electronic structure and chemical interactions, researchers establish a new physical framework for understanding structure-relaxation coupling in glasses.
Researchers created an ideal glass material through mathematical modeling, exhibiting enhanced properties like high melting point and resistance to breaking. This discovery could lead to new materials with desirable properties, revolutionizing manufacturing processes for various industries.
A research team proposes a generalized trap model to understand the aging behavior of glassy materials, revealing a fundamental mechanism governing their slow evolution. The theory predicts weak ergodicity breaking at a temperature higher than the conventional glass transition temperature.
A research team created a novel low-viscosity organic-inorganic hybrid resin with high silica content and demonstrated glass 3D printing at significantly lower temperatures than traditional sintering. The new method reduces cracking and warping, enabling transparent silica conversion at 650–700 °C.
The partnership has resulted in the successful commercialization of LionGlass, a new family of glass developed at Penn State, offering enhanced mechanical durability and reduced carbon footprint. The collaboration aims to bring this sustainable material to luxury packaging, with major cosmetics brands expressing strong interest.
Researchers used boron isotope fingerprinting to study how boron moves within dissolving glass. They found that diffusion through an altered surface layer becomes a key mechanism controlling the release of boron from glass over time.
Researchers at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed a binder-free method for 3D printing silica glass using light to trigger a chemical reaction. This breakthrough enables custom, high-performance glass components that were previously impossible to manufacture.
Researchers developed an innovative NGCs model to predict luminescence properties and design complex glass systems. The model enables the estimation of multiple luminescence metrics, allowing for rational design of chemically complex laser glasses with superior performance.
Using a laser-induced technique, researchers have created highly transparent and ultra-smooth 3D microphotonic devices with a record length-to-thickness ratio. The new photonic origami method enables tiny, yet complex optical devices for next-generation data processing, sensing, and experimental physics applications.
Researchers at Rice University developed a new glass coating that forms a thin, tough layer that reflects heat and resists scratches and moisture. The coating improves energy savings by 2.9% compared to existing alternatives, making it a promising solution for cities with cold winters.
Himanshu Jain, Lehigh University professor of materials science and engineering, received an honorary doctorate from the University of Pardubice in the Czech Republic. The recognition honors his influential research on glass materials and leadership in advancing graduate education.
Researchers at Rice University have successfully created a genuine 2D hybrid material called glaphene by chemically integrating graphene and silica. The new material exhibits unique properties, including new electronic and structural behavior, due to the interaction between its layers.
Researchers identified a direct correlation between the emergence of boson peak (BP) and first sharp diffraction peak (FSDP) using heterogeneous elasticity theory. This suggests that FSDP is a determining factor in the vibrational behavior of glasses within the THz band.
Researchers at MIT have developed a new method to fabricate stretchable ceramics, glass, and metals using a double-network design. This material can stretch over four times its size without breaking, making it suitable for tear-resistant textiles and flexible semiconductors.
The 6G Test Center has collaborated with Tambest to develop bulletproof glass with RF signal protection, which can prevent high-frequency signals from penetrating. The test results have been successful, and the company is now ready for large-scale production of these dual-use products.
Koun Shirai bridges conventional physics and nonequilibrium materials to provide robust thermodynamic description of glasses. He redefines equilibrium as energy extraction impact, allowing tools of thermodynamics to apply to glasses.
Washington State University researchers develop a method to recycle wind turbine blades without harsh chemicals, recovering high-strength glass fibers and resins. The recycled materials are then reused to create stronger plastics, with enhanced performance and potential applications in various industries.
Researchers created solar cells using simulated Moon dust, converting sunlight into energy efficiently and withstanding radiation damage. The new panels produced up to 100 times more energy than traditional solar panels, cutting launch mass by 99.4% and transport costs by 99%.
Researchers analyzed fragments of glass in a Herculaneum skull and concluded that it likely formed when the individual died from a super-heated ash cloud. The brain was heated above 510 degrees Celsius before rapid cooling occurred as the cloud dissipated.
Researchers at Curtin University have developed a new technique to make glass water-repellent, creating a durable and environmentally friendly surface that can improve safety in vehicles and buildings. The process uses ultrasound to trigger a chemical reaction, forming a stable organic layer on the glass surface.
Researchers have created a doped photochromic glass that can store rewritable 3D patterns indefinitely. The team used a green laser to inscribe intricate patterns into the glass, which can be erased using heat without changing its structure. This technology has potential applications in high-capacity data storage and encryption.
Researchers at the University of Houston have developed a new membrane that allows water to flow eight times faster while maintaining high salt rejection rates. This breakthrough could lead to more efficient and cost-effective desalination systems, lowering costs and increasing access to clean water.
Researchers have developed glass fertilizer beads that control nutrient release, boosting plant productivity without harming soil quality. The beads were found to be efficient and sustainable alternatives to conventional fertilizers, with minimal ecotoxicity.
Researchers at Aston University and the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital are developing an injectable paste using gallium-doped bioglass to treat bone cancer. The substance has anticancer and bone regenerative properties, showing a 99% success rate in eliminating cancerous cells.
A study published in Nature Materials reveals that cooperative particle rearrangements influence structural order and dynamic behavior in glass-forming liquids. The researchers identified a key process called T1, which maintains local order and leads to super-Arrhenius behavior.
A new discovery by researchers at Tohoku University reveals that the movement of atoms and molecules within glass can relax internal stress, making the material more resistant to fractures. The breakthrough has wide-ranging implications for industries such as consumer electronics, construction, and automotive manufacturing.
Researchers at Kyushu University develop a novel technique for building complex 3D microfluidic networks using plant roots and fungal hyphae in silica nanoparticles. This bio-inspired method enables the creation of intricate biological structures, opening new opportunities for research in plant and fungal biology.
Scientists have developed a new method for converting crystal to glass using electric current, reducing the need for high-power melt-quench processes. The discovery could transform data storage in devices and unlock wider applications for phase-change memory technology.
Researchers at Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH) developed a smart insect screen-inspired film that regulates solar heat and lowers interior temperatures. The breakthrough, published in Advanced Functional Materials, achieves both transparency and radiative cooling performance.
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a material that combines stiffness and damping properties, making it suitable for various applications. The new composite material features layers of stiff materials connected by ultra-thin rubber-like layers, resulting in excellent vibration-damping performance.
Researchers create interlocking glass bricks that can withstand pressures similar to concrete blocks, aiming to reduce embodied carbon in construction. The 3D-printed bricks are designed to be reused and repurposed, promoting a circular construction method.
Researchers at Aston University have created a potential treatment for bone cancer using gallium-doped bioactive glasses, which has shown a 99% success rate in killing osteosarcoma cells. The therapy also promotes early stages of bone formation and regenerates diseased bones.
Researchers have developed a novel material featuring enhanced crystallization-resistance and improved mechanical properties. The high-entropy non-covalent cyclic peptide (HECP) glass also shows increased enzyme tolerance, making it suitable for pharmaceutical formulations and smart functional materials.
A pilot study found that partially substituting soil with recycled glass fragments speeds up plant development and reduces unwanted fungal growth. The researchers grew cilantro, bell pepper, and jalapeño plants in pots containing different ratios of glass to soil.
A recent survey conducted by University of Massachusetts Amherst found that consumers prefer glass packaging for orange juice due to its perceived sustainability, but surprisingly, it is actually among the least sustainable options. The study ranked cartons as the most sustainable followed by plastic, aluminum, and then glass.
Researchers have discovered a nickel-cobalt-manganese-indium magnetic shape-memory alloy that can store and release heat through the magnetocaloric effect. The material's behavior near ferroic glassy states has implications for thermal properties and tunable properties.
A research team from the University of Jena developed a micro-lens with an intelligent behavior that changes in response to gas molecules. The lens is made of hybrid glass and consists of a three-dimensional lattice with cavities that accommodate gas molecules, affecting its optical properties.
A research team observed partial crystallization of a glass and developed a model explaining the crystal nucleation mechanisms within a glass at different spatial scales. The team used multiscale structural analysis mainly using synchrotron X-rays, revealing nanosized crystal nuclei forming within Zr-rich regions of the glass.
A team of researchers from Japan have employed an innovative technique to directly observe the origin of FSDP and the atomic density fluctuations in silica (SiO2) glass. The study reveals alternating arrangements of chain-like columnar atomic configurations and interstitial tube-like voids.
A recent study analyzed 53 peer-reviewed Life Cycle Assessment studies and found that conventional plastics are not always the least environmentally friendly choice. Bioplastics emerge as a viable alternative for climate change and fossil resource depletion, but other environmental impact categories show some disadvantages. The analysi...
Researchers have developed a method to 3D print silica glass micro-optics on the tips of optic fibers, creating structures 1,000 times smaller than a grain of sand. This breakthrough enables more sensitive remote sensors for environment and healthcare applications, as well as innovations in pharmaceuticals and chemicals.
Canadian researchers have developed a new 3D printing method called blurred tomography that can rapidly produce microlenses with commercial-level optical quality. The method uses projected light to solidify a light-sensitive resin in specific areas, allowing for rapid prototyping of optical components.
Researchers developed a novel temperature-dependent viscosity mediated strategy to control Bi dopant deactivation during fiber drawing. A borate glass system with faster viscosity changing rate was created, resulting in the first demonstration of on-off gain in a Bi-doped borate fiber system.
A new window coating developed by the University of Notre Dame's Tengfei Luo and his team maintains functionality and efficiency regardless of the sun's position in the sky. The coating reduces air-conditioning cooling costs by more than one-third in hot climates.
Scientists at Tohoku University create a tiny spot in glass using a tailored laser beam, enabling precise processing at scales below 100 nanometers. The breakthrough opens up new possibilities for laser nano-processing in various industries and scientific fields.
A study by Osaka University found that thinking about sustainability from the perspective of imaginary future generations yields new insights into technological innovation and societal trends. Participants in workshops ranked indicators differently after adopting this perspective, perceiving technology's feasibility more accurately.
Rice University researchers have developed a new, energy-efficient process to upcycle glass fiber-reinforced plastic (GFRP) into silicon carbide, widely used in semiconductors and sandpaper. The method involves heating the mixture of GFRP and carbon to extremely high temperatures, transforming it into conductive silicon carbide.
Researchers at Aalto University have developed an optical metamaterial that enables the creation of truly one-way glass, opening up new applications for industries. The metamaterial harnesses the nonreciprocal magnetoelectric effect to control light transmission in both directions.
Researchers discovered a correlation between medium-range atomic ring structure and liquid fragility in silicate glasses. This understanding can predict the performance of glass products, allowing for more precise manufacturing processes.
Researchers have developed a thermal management technique for photonic packages using glass substrates and thermoelectric vias, enabling precise temperature control. The technology, termed SimTEC, combines through glass vias partially filled with copper and thermoelectric materials to reduce thermal resistance between chips.
Researchers discovered a mixture of ring shapes unique to glass and those resembling crystals, with specific areas showing degree of order or regularity despite apparent disorder. The findings contribute to understanding phase-transitions and provide mathematical descriptions for controlling material structures and properties.
Researchers fabricate a pure form of glass and coat specialized pieces of DNA with it to create a material stronger than steel but incredibly lightweight. This novel technology has inspired innovative applications in drug delivery, electronics, and more.
Researchers propose a new framework to explain the emergence of 'dynamical heterogeneities' in glass-forming liquids, which become increasingly correlated as they cool down. This study provides insights into the Stoke-Einstein breakdown and suggests a new handle for understanding other complex systems with intermittent dynamics.
Researchers discovered how corrosion and crystallization over centuries created nanofabrication of photonic crystals in ancient Roman glass. The crystals have applications in modern technology, including waveguides, optical switches, and devices for fast optical communications.
Researchers found that adding niobium oxide to silicate glass increases bond density and connectivity, enhancing mechanical and thermal stability. This discovery could lead to the development of innovative glass formulations for various applications, including optics, medicine, and data transmission.
Researchers found long-lasting PFAS in 27 out of 39 paper straws tested, with bamboo straws also contaminated. The study highlights the potential harm of seemingly eco-friendly alternatives to plastic drinking straws.
Researchers from Osaka University and others have used topological data analysis and machine learning to predict the properties of amorphous materials. The study employed a method combining persistent homology and machine learning to accurately predict the energies of disordered structures composed of carbon atoms at varying densities.
A study published in Nature Communications reveals unusual patterns of small and large particles in a model liquid, which can affect the formation of ideal glass. The findings raise doubts about whether this model liquid can be considered an ideal glass-forming liquid.
Forensic scientists at West Virginia University have developed a systematic approach to compare pieces of trace evidence, including duct tape, using a novel method. The technique evaluates fracture edges and demonstrates physical fit, providing a foundation for evaluating error rates and improving accuracy in crime scene investigations.
Researchers develop new method to visualize glass transformation into supercooled liquid, confirming unusual separation between liquid domains. The technique allows for direct comparison between computational models and physical reality, shedding light on the glass transition process.