IRCER Celebrates 'Savory Science' at Limoges Science Festival

The Ceramics Research Institute hosted interactive workshops on porcelain and water properties.

Generic image of ceramic materials and porcelain pieces, with blurred scientific diagrams.
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Generic image of ceramic materials and porcelain pieces, with blurred scientific diagrams.

From October 8 to 11, 2026, the Ceramics Research Institute (IRCER) participated in the Science Festival in Limoges, themed « Savory Science ».

Held at the Limoges Museum of Fine Arts, the event featured IRCER presenting a variety of experiments through fun workshops. These highlighted the creation and properties of ceramics, complemented by illustrations on matter organization and water properties.
The workshops focused on three key aspects:
• « Slips & Ceramics »: This workshop, using materials like plates, glasses, and cutlery, allowed participants of all ages to discover slip casting techniques and porcelain glazing.
• « How Do Atoms Arrange Themselves? »: This session underscored a fundamental difference between ceramics and glass: their atomic organization.
• « Ceramics Get Wet and Emulsify »: The final workshop illustrated current innovations in ceramic surface properties, their formation through emulsion, and how porous ceramics can offer sustainable cooling solutions.
Based on information from the official source: IRCER – Institut de recherche sur les céramiques (UMR 7315) (12/10/2026)