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Glass revolution: 'Super-sapphire' could yield eyeglasses and phone screens that resist scratches, fog, and glare


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Published in Science and Technology on Monday, March 10th 2025 at 9:22 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • As with any emerging technology, challenges remain ... It received funding from the Army Research Office, NASA, and the National Science Foundation through specific grants. The authors declared no conflicts of interest in their work.

The article from MSN discusses a breakthrough in material science where researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have developed a new form of glass called "super sapphire." This material, which is a type of aluminum oxide, has been engineered to be incredibly resistant to scratches, fog, and glare, making it ideal for applications like eyeglasses and smartphone screens. The super sapphire glass achieves this through a unique process that involves growing the crystal in a way that minimizes defects, resulting in a material that is not only harder than conventional glass but also has superior optical properties. This could potentially revolutionize the eyewear and electronics industries by offering products that are more durable and maintain clarity under various conditions. The development also hints at future applications in other high-stress environments where material durability is crucial.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/tech-companies/glass-revolution-super-sapphire-could-yield-eyeglasses-and-phone-screens-that-resist-scratches-fog-and-glare/ar-AA1AC7kj ]

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