Abstract Carbon/carbon (C/C) composites are considered as one of the most promising
materials in structural applications owing to their excellent mechanical properties at high …

Carbon fiber reinforced ultra-high temperature ceramic (UHTC) composites, consisting of
carbon fibers embedded in a UHTC-matrix or a C–SiC–UHTC-matrix, are deemed as the …

Ti2AlC and Ti3AlC2 are the most light-weight and oxidation resistant layered ternary
carbides belonging to the MAX phases. This review highlights recent achievements on the …

ZrC and ZrN ceramics are of interest in the application of materials in extreme high
temperature environments, particularly for nuclear applications in generation IV reactors …

The liquid phase exfoliation (LPE) of graphite has allowed to produce graphene materials
on a large scale and at a reasonable cost. By this method, stable dispersions, inks and liquid …

Zirconium-based coatings have found important uses ranging from functional deposits on
carbon fibers, field emitters, nuclear fuel particles, and dental and body implants to …

Joining between C/C composites and single crystal Ni-based superalloy is of great
significance to promote their wide application in aerospace. A sound joint of them is …

Zirconium-based coatings exhibit a range of useful properties such as high hardness, high
temperature stability, biocompatibility, and good resistance to wear, erosion, corrosion and …

Oxides, borides and carbides of the transition elements are materials of great interest from a
technologic point of view. Many of these materials are used in the form of thin films, so …

Zirconium carbide films have been deposited on silicon (100) substrates using direct current
magnetron reactive sputtering using CH 4 as a carbon source. The films exhibit a typical …