Advances in Ceramic Matrix Composites

<p>1. Advances in ceramic matrix composites: an introduction</p> <p>Part I: Parts and Processing<br>2. Processing, properties and applications of ceramic matrix composites, SiCf/SiC: an overview<br>3. Nanoceramic matrix composites: types, processing and applications<br>4. Silicon carbide-containing alumina nanocomposites: processing and properties<br>5. Advances in the manufacture of ceramic matrix composites using infiltration techniques<br>6. Manufacture of graded ceramic matrix composites using infiltration techniques<br>7. Heat treatment for strengthening silicon carbide ceramic matrix composites<br>8. Developments in hot pressing (HP) and hot isostatic pressing (HIP) of ceramic matrix composites<br>9. Hot pressing of tungsten carbide ceramic matrix composites<br>10. Strengthening alumina ceramic matrix nanocomposites using spark plasma sintering<br>11. Cold ceramics: low-temperature processing of ceramics for applications in composites<br>12. High performance natural fiber-reinforced cement composites</p> <p>Part II: Properties<br>13. Understanding interfaces and mechanical properties of ceramic matrix composites<br>14. Using finite element analysis (FEA) to understand the mechanical properties of ceramic matrix composites<br>15. Understanding the wear and tribological properties of ceramic matrix composites<br>16. Understanding and improving the thermal stability of layered ternary carbides in ceramic matrix composites<br>17. Advances in geopolymer composites with natural reinforcement<br>18. Advances in self-healing ceramic matrix composites<br>19. Self-crack-healing behavior in ceramic matrix composites</p> <p>Part III: Applications<br>20. Geopolymer (aluminosilicate) composites: synthesis, properties and applications<br>21. Fibre-reinforced geopolymer composites (FRGCs) for structural applications<br>22. Ceramic matrix composites in fission and fusion energy applications<br>23. The use of ceramic matrix composites for metal cutting applications<br>24. Cubic boron nitride-containing ceramic matrix composites for cutting tools<br>25. Multilayer glass–ceramic composites for microelectronics: processing and properties<br>26. Fabricating functionally graded ceramic micro-components using soft lithography<br>27. Ceramics in restorative dentistry<br>28. Resin-based ceramic matrix composite materials in dentistry<br>29. Ceramics in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) for energy generation</p>