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Condensation – that thin film of water that collects on glass – causes more problems than one might think of. Condensation occurs when warmer, humid air comes in contact with a cold surface. Water in the air condenses and collects on the cold surface, causing the cold surface to “fog.” If the cold surface is […]
Researchers at Rutgers have determined that certain radioactive isotopes could safely be encased in glass for long-term storage. The scientists were working with iodine-129, which is particularly persistent. By encasing the iodine in ceramics and glass, they were able to isolate the dangerous element, store it at room temperature and store it indefinitely. Without containment, […]
Samsung Electronics has licensed some new water-repelling technology developed at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The technology will help Samsung’s electronic devices repel surface water easily. Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) spent about three years developing the specialized coating, which repels water, dirt, oil and dust. It also reduces […]
There are a number of reasons to incorporate glass into your decorating plans. Glass has a lot going for it! Here are a few reasons to consider going with glass. Transparency can do a lot to improve the appearance of a space. Going transparent fools the eye into believing that a space is larger than […]
California Governor Jerry Brown signed new legislation into law today that allows glass recyclers in California to recycle glass from old cathode ray tubes (CRT). CRTs represent an older design approach to computer and television monitors. Under existing laws, the glass tubes were not eligible to be fully recycled. Instead, the old glass tubes could […]
A window glass developed by researchers at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) improves energy efficiency and readily admits mobile telephone signals. The glass, which is intended for use in passenger trains, is being installed in some train cars operated by BLS AG, a Swiss railway operator. The high metal content of rail cars tends […]
Normally, we think of buildings when we look at iconic glass structures. Today, we go a little off the beaten path, and with good reason. The Old Port Footbridge in Bremerhaven, Bremen Germany connects the Klimahaus and the Columbus Center in one of the oldest sections of this northern port city. The bridge, which is […]
The 14th annual Otto Schott Research Award, given to glass and glass ceramics researchers, has been awarded to three researchers for their groundbreaking research on glass strength. Dr. Sheldon Wiederhorn (National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD); Professor Satoshi Yoshida (University of Shiga Perfecture, Hikone, Japan); and Dr. Jean-Pierre Guin from the Université de […]
Researchers at the Australian National University have developed a new coating that allows materials like glass to be “self-cleaning.” The new coating is a combination of a polyurethane acrylic and a super hydrophobic nanoparticle solution. The combined coatings are sprayable, and are effective in low temperatures. They also resist direct abrasion, UV radiation and chemical […]
Highland Park, a suburb of Chicago announced last month that it will not require new construction to use bird safe glass. City council members had been considering the measure, but decided that requiring bird safe glass might stifle development projects that involved new construction. According to wildlife experts, birds cannot decipher reflections of sky and […]
Glass Paint – self-priming/permanent-bonding glass paint began outside of the USA in early 1997. In late 2003 Glass Paint moved to the USA for distribution in North America.
