Advances in Ceramic Matrix Composites

1. Advances in ceramic matrix composites: an introduction

Part I: Parts and Processing
2. Processing, properties and applications of ceramic matrix composites, SiCf/SiC: an overview
3. Nanoceramic matrix composites: types, processing and applications
4. Silicon carbide-containing alumina nanocomposites: processing and properties
5. Advances in the manufacture of ceramic matrix composites using infiltration techniques
6. Manufacture of graded ceramic matrix composites using infiltration techniques
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 fiber-reinforced cement composites

Part II: Properties
13. Understanding interfaces and mechanical properties of ceramic matrix composites
14. Using finite element analysis (FEA) to understand the mechanical properties of ceramic matrix composites
15. Understanding the wear and tribological properties of ceramic matrix composites
16. Understanding and improving the thermal stability of layered ternary carbides in ceramic matrix composites
17. Advances in geopolymer composites with natural reinforcement
18. Advances in self-healing ceramic matrix composites
19. Self-crack-healing behavior in ceramic matrix composites

Part III: Applications
20. Geopolymer (aluminosilicate) composites: synthesis, properties and applications
21. Fibre-reinforced geopolymer composites (FRGCs) for structural applications
22. Ceramic matrix composites in fission and fusion energy applications
23. The use of ceramic ma

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

Researchers and graduate students in ceramic science, engineering and ceramic composites technology; engineers and scientists in aerospace, energy, building and construction, biomedical and automotive industries