Woodhead Publishing Advances in Ceramic Matrix Composites (Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering)

Ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) have proven to be useful for a wide range of applications because of properties such as their light weight, toughness and temperature resistance. This book summarises key recent research on types and processing of CMCs. The first part of the book reviews types such as self-healing and hybrid CMCs as well as developments in processing. Other parts of the book deal with properties and applications as diverse as the energy and medical sectors. Key Features: reviews types and processing of CMCs, covering processing, properties and applications. Contents: Advances in ceramic matrix composites: Introduction. Part 1 Types and processing: Processing, properties and applications of ceramic matrix composites, SiCf/SiC: An overview; Nanoceramic matrix composites: Types, processing and applications; Silicon carbide-containing alumina nanocomposites: Processing and properties; Advances in manufacture of ceramic matrix composites by infiltration techniques; Manufacture of graded ceramic matrix composites using infiltration techniques; Heat treatments to strengthen silicon carbide ceramic matrix composites; Developments in hot-pressing (HP) and hot isostatic pressing (HIP) of ceramic matrix composites; Hot pressing of tungsten carbide ceramic matrix composites; Strengthening of alumina ceramic matrix nanocomposites using spark plasma sintering; Cold ceramics: Low-temperature processing of ceramics for applications in composites. Part 2 Properties: Understanding interfaces and mechanical properties of ceramic matrix composites; Using finite element analysis (FEA) to understand the mechanical properties of ceramic matrix composites; Understanding wear and tribological properties of ceramic matrix composites; Understanding and improving the thermal stability of layered ternary carbides in ceramic matrix composites; Advances in self-healing ceramic matrix composites; Self crack-healing behaviour in ceramic matrix composites. Part 3 Applications: Geopolymer (aluminosilicate) composites: Synthesis, properties and applications; Fibre-reinforced geopolymer composites (FRGC) for structural applications; The use of ceramic matrix composites in nuclear and fusion energy applications; Ceramic matrix composite thermal barrier coatings for turbine parts; The use of ceramic matrix composites for metal cutting applications; Cubic boron nitride-containing ceramic matrix composites for cutting tools; Multilayer glass-ceramic composites for microelectronics: Processing and properties; Fabricating functionally-graded ceramic micro-components using soft lithography; Ceramics in restorative dentistry; Resin-based ceramic matrix composite materials in dentistry; The use of nano-boron nitride reinforcements in composites for packaging applications.