This review critically examines the current state of graphene reinforced metal (GNP-MMC)
and ceramic matrix composites (GNP-CMC). The use of graphene as reinforcement for …

Abstract Silicon nitride (Si 3 N 4) is an advantageous material due its unique combination of
mechanical, thermal, chemical, and electrical properties both at ambient and elevated …

Highly efficient energy conversion and storage technologies such as high‐temperature solid
oxide fuel and electrolysis cells, all‐solid‐state batteries, gas separation membranes, and …

In order to precise the role of the electric current involved in the spark plasma sintering
(SPS) technique on the microscopic mechanisms occurring at the necks between TiAl …

Due to low density and good high temperature performance, titanium aluminide has been
continuously attractive for aerospace and automotive industries. In recent years, additive …

Titanium aluminides (TiAl) have the potential of substituting nickel-based superalloys
(NBSAs) in the aerospace industries owing to their lightweight, good mechanical and …

In future fusion reactors, tungsten is a main candidate material for plasma-facing
components. However, the intrinsic brittleness of tungsten is an issue under the extreme …

Over the last few decades, the SPS technique has proven its benefits in terms of
microstructure control, reduction of cycling time and a general stability of the results …

This work addresses the two great challenges of the spark plasma sintering (SPS) process:
The sintering of complex shapes and the simultaneous production of multiple parts. A new …

A novel method of producing complex ceramic and metallic parts with designed internal
channels is developed. The method utilizes a combination of the additive manufacturing …