ACerS Bulletin

Chalcogenide glasses: Engineering in the infrared spectrum

In this issue we look at novel glass systems and approaches to sustainable glass processing. The cover story overviews advances in chalcogenide glasses. A second feature article describes a new program led by the Glass Manufacturing Industry Council that aims to advance electric glass melting technology. The final feature article discusses using glass for passivation in semiconductor applications.

In addition to the feature stories, the “Deciphering the Discipline” column provides an update on LionGlass, Penn State’s patent-pending zinc aluminosilicophosphates family of glasses for sustainable manufacturing. Meanwhile, the “Business and Market View” column looks at the market for medical device coatings, including materials used and coating types.

Two more columns provide further discussion on the issue’s theme. The “Industry Perspectives” column describes how glass is fabricated and used in augmented reality systems, and the “Journal Highlights” column gives a sneak peek inside ACerS’ latest Topical Collection on processing approaches to sustainable glass and ceramic production.

Finally, learn about the new hypersonic materials training program that ACerS is developing in partnership with the United States Advanced Ceramics Association.