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The IOM3 Ceramics Group (formerly the Ceramics Society) is a community of professionals with a shared technical interest in ceramics, led by a team of volunteers. The Ceramics Group is home to the Clay Technology Subgroup (formerly the International Clay Technology Association), the Cementitious Materials Subgroup and the former Ceramics Science Committee. The group provides a peer support network for members and is the source of the expertise that underpins IOM3 activities in this area. On this page you will find the latest news, relevant technical content, professional development opportunities and information about upcoming events.

Latest ceramics news & resources

11 May 2022

Smart coatings in the pipeline

A British-Australian collaboration has developed a polymer surface coating that offers multifunctional protection for different surfaces and can also capture toxic metal traces.

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9 May 2022

In a flash – reducing energy demand for processing ceramics

Flash Sintering could potentially reduce the energy demand for processing ceramics for nuclear fuels and for manufacturing the next generation of batteries and fuel cells. Dr Sandra Fisher-John, Development Scientist for Advanced Materials, and Dr David Pearmain, Business Manager for Flash Sintering, at Lucideon, report.

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Clay Technology Subgroup

The mission of the Clay Technology Subgroup (formerly the International Clay Technology Association (ICTa)) is to promote heavy clay technology on a UK and international basis and to provide members with opportunities to broaden their professional outlook, skills and qualifications, thus enabling them to face change with greater confidence and thereby help secure a dynamic future for the heavy clay industry.       

 

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