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Advances in Ceramic Matrix Composites
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Advances in Ceramic Matrix Composites, Second Edition, delivers an innovative approach to ceramic matrix composites, focusing on the latest advances and materials developments. As advanced ceramics and composite materials are increasingly utilized as components in batteries, fuel cells, sensors, high-temperature electronics, membranes and high-end biomedical devices, and in seals, valves, implants, and high-temperature and wear components, this book explores the substantial progress in new applications. Users will gain knowledge of the latest advances in CMCs, with an update on the role of ceramics in the fabrication of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells for energy generation, and on natural fiber-reinforced eco-friendly geopolymer and cement composites.The specialized information contained in this book will be highly valuable to researchers and graduate students in ceramic science, engineering and ceramic composites technology, and engineers and scientists in the aerospace, energy, building and construction, biomedical and automotive industries.- Provides detailed coverage of parts and processing, properties and applications- Includes new developments in the field, such as natural fiber-reinforced composites and the use of CMCs in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs)- Presents state-of-the-art research, enabling the reader to understand the latest applications for CMCs
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Table of contents
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Related titles
- Copyright
- List of Contributors
- 1. Advances in ceramic matrix composites: Introduction
- 2. Processing, properties and applications of ceramic matrix composites, SiCf/SiC: An overview
- 3. Nanoceramic matrix composites: Types, processing, and applications
- 4. Al2O3-SiC nanocomposites: Preparation, microstructure, and properties
- 5. Advances in manufacture of ceramic matrix composites by infiltration techniques
- 6. Manufacture of graded ceramic matrix composites by infiltration technique
- 7. Heat treatment for strengthening silicon carbide ceramic matrix composites
- 8. Developments in hot pressing (HP) and hot isostatic pressing (HIP) of ceramic matrix composites
- 9. Hot pressing of tungsten carbide ceramic matrix composites
- 10. Strengthening alumina ceramic matrix nanocomposites using spark plasma sintering
- 11. Cold ceramics: Low-temperature processing of ceramics for applications in composites
- 12. High-performance natural fiberāreinforced cement composites
- 13. Recent progress in development of high-performance tungsten carbide-based composites: Synthesis, characterization, and potential applications
- 14. Double-A layered ceramics
- 15. Role of interfaces in mechanical properties of ceramic matrix composites
- 16. Using finite element analysis to understand the mechanical properties of ceramic matrix composites
- 17. Understanding the wear and tribological properties of ceramic matrix composites
- 18. Understanding and improving the thermal stability of layered ternary carbides and nitrides
- 19. Advances in geopolymer composites with natural reinforcement
- 20. Advances in self-healing ceramic matrix composites
- 21. Self-crack-healing behavior in ceramic matrix composites
- 22. Geopolymer (aluminosilicate) composites: Synthesis, properties and applications
- 23. Fibre-reinforced geopolymer composites (FRGCs) for structural applications
- 24. Ceramic matrix composites in fission and fusion energy applications
- 25. The use of ceramic matrix composites for metal cutting applications
- 26. Cubic boron nitride-containing ceramic matrix composites for cutting tools
- 27. Multilayer glassāceramic composites for microelectronics: Processing and properties
- 28. Microfabrication of components based on functionally graded materials
- 29. Ceramics in restorative dentistry
- 30. Resin-based ceramic matrix composite materials in dentistry
- 31. Ceramics in solid oxide fuel cells for energy generation
- Index