Atomic structure dictates the performance of all materials systems; the characteristic of
disordered materials is the significance of spatial and temporal fluctuations on composition …

There is a growing demand for high-performance infrared (IR) materials with longer
wavelength optical transmission, higher mechanical strength, and increased thermal …

Nucleation is one of the primary contributions to the microstructure of glass-ceramics.
However, the nucleation process within glass-ceramics is not understood across all glass …

Zeolites are porous crystals with extensive polymorphism. The hydrothermal synthesis of
zeolites is a multistage process involving amorphous precursors that evolve continuously in …

The mixed alkali effect, the deviation from expected linear property changes when alkali ions
are mixed in a glass, remains a point of contention in the glass community. While several …

Understanding the effects of water on the mechanical properties of silica glass is important
for many applications of silicate glasses. In this study, the effects of water on both elastic and …

Molecular dynamics simulations and topological constraint theory are used to study the
impact of oxygen triclusters in the calcium aluminosilicate glass system at ratios of 0.6, 1 …

Low-cost, porous, and mechanically resilient structures are required for bone replacement
and tissue engineering applications. Numerous materials have been proposed, but few …

Topological constraint theory (TCT) and molecular dynamics simulations (MD) are utilized to
study the effect of Y2O3/SiO2 substitution on the short‐and medium‐range structures and …

The interaction of water with glass has a profound impact on its mechanical, chemical, and
kinetic properties. Water can enter the glass network either as molecular form (H 2 O) or …