Ceramic nanocomposites are attracting growing interest, thanks to new processing methods
enabling these materials to go from the research laboratory scale to the commercial level …

Structural ceramic nanocomposites are reviewed with emphasis on the Al 2O 3SiC and Si
3N 4SiC systems. The incorporation of a nanosized second phase, such as SiC, into a …

Nanocomposites, a high performance material exhibit unusual property combinations and
unique design possibilities. With an estimated annual growth rate of about 25% and fastest …

THE conventional preparation of advanced ceramic parts based on silicon carbide or nitride
involves pressureless sintering, hot pressing or hot isostatic pressing of appropriate ceramic …

The progress in monolithic Si3N4 and SiC as well as in Si3N4/SiC-composites for structural
applications is reviewed. The conventional processing including the powder synthesis …

The synthesis and processing of dense silicon-based bulk ceramic materials derived from
the thermal decomposition of preceramic organosilicon polymers such as polysilazanes and …

Nanoparticle-based polymer composites are potential candidates for biomedical, energy
storage, and photovoltaic applications. Applications of nanoparticle-based polymer …

A new method of forming silicon carbide–silicon nitride composite foams is presented.
These are prepared by immersing a polyurethane foam in a polysilane precursor solution …

Nanocomposites are high performance materials which reveal rare properties.
Nanocomposites have an estimated annual growth rate of 25% and fastest demand to be in …

Fracture characteristics and mechanical properties of advanced structural ceramics
produced by advanced technology and developed for high temperature applications are …