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High-temperature ceramic firing process with vivid pink and purple plasma glow, showcasing advanced materials science in ceramics.

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Protective and functional ceramic coatings—An interagency perspective
Cropped image of seismic test of porcelain insulators with a height of 4 m on an earthquake test rig, stressing the porcelain with high dynamic forces caused by predetermined dynamic vibrations.

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Special benefits of bauxite for a stable porcelain microstructure in high-voltage insulation

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Waste products for green building materials

The amount of waste that humans generate has increased in recent years because of globalization and growing industry. All industrial processes generate byproducts because they are not 100% efficient. However, there are many possible ways to reduce and reuse those byproducts to help the planet where we live. Since I…

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Thin and ultrathin films market to remain stable despite challenges in electronics

The global market for thin film materials decreased from nearly $9.9 billion in 2014 to close to $9.8 billion in 2015, and it is estimated to remain stable, overall, throughout 2016. Electronics represents the largest application for thin film materials. With estimated global sales of $4.2 billion in 2016, the…