Ceramics, Volume 7, Issue 2

Waste carbon fibers as reinforcing elements in construction materials have recently gained increasing interest from researchers, providing outstanding strength performance and a lower environmental footprint compared to virgin fibers. Combination wit...

Mullite substrates with two different porosities were 3D printed, and tested as humidity sensors. To evaluate the effects of porosity on humidity sensitivity, the samples were sintered at 1400 °C (Sensor 1) and 1450 °C (Sensor 2). The sensors...

Octacalcium phosphate (OCP) is an attractive base material to combine into components developed for medical purposes, especially those used in bone replacement procedures, not only because of its excellent biocompatibility but also because of its abi...

Carbon aerogels represent a distinctive category of high surface area materials derived from sol-gel chemistry. Functionalizing these aerogels has led to the development of composite aerogels with the potential for a wider range of applications. In t...

The present paper investigates flaw strength distributions established using various flexural tests on batches of SiC bar test specimens, namely four-point bending as well as three-point bending tests with different span lengths. Flaw strength is pro...

Transparent materials in contact with harmful environments such as sandstorms are exposed to surface damage. Transparent MgAl₂O₄ spinel used as protective window, lens or laser exit port, among others, is one of the materials affected by natural aggr...

This article describes the synthesis of hydroxyapatite (HAp) flakes through a microwave-assisted hydrothermal method. These flakes suggest possible applications as a substrate for depositing titanium dioxide (TiO₂) films using chemical vapor depositi...

The burgeoning significance of antiferroelectric (AFE) materials, particularly as viable candidates for electrostatic energy storage capacitors in power electronics, has sparked substantial interest. Among these, lead-free sodium niobate (${\mathrm{N}\mathrm{a}\mathrm{N}\mathrm{b}\mathrm{O}}_3$) AFE...

In this study, we report the effect of Zr⁴⁺ doping on the optical energy gap and microwave dielectric properties of rutile TiO₂. Rietveld analysis explicitly confirmed that Zr⁴⁺ occupies the octahedral site, forming a single-phase tetragonal structur...

The surface treatment of zirconia prior to bonding remains controversial and unclear. This study aimed to compare the shear bond strength (SBS) of metal brackets to zirconia under surface treatments with either 4% HF or 37% PA in both immediate loadi...

A facile, one-step nitridation–decomposition method was developed for the synthesis of nanosized tungsten powder with a high surface area. This approach involved the nitridation of WO₃ in NH₃ to form mesoporous tungsten nitride (W₂N), followed...

Ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) are a significant advancement in materials science and engineering because they combine the remarkable characteristics of ceramics with the strength and toughness of fibers. With their unique properties, which offer b...

In an attempt to reutilize marble waste, a new approach is presented in the current study to promote its use in the field of shielding against ionizing radiation. In this study, we aimed to develop a novel and sustainable/eco-friendly lead-free radia...

The present research focuses on the effects of different processing routes on the physical and mechanical properties of nano Ti(CN)-based cermets with metallic binders. Tungsten carbide (WC) is added as a secondary carbide and Ni-Co is added as a met...

Our objective is to achieve a new good-quality and mechanically durable high-transparency material that, when activated by rare earth ions, can be used as laser sources, scintillators, or phosphors. The best functional transparent ceramics are formed...

In this study, the AA1100 aluminum alloy underwent the plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) process to enhance its adhesion to a thermoplastic composite of polyetherimide (PEI) reinforced with glass fiber, following ASTM D1002:10 standards. A 2³ facto...

The development of advanced thermal barrier coating (TBC) materials with better hot corrosion resistance, phase stability, and residual stresses is an emerging research area in the aerospace industry. In the present study, four kinds of TBCs, namely,...

Optical materials with a tunable localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) are of great interest for applications in photonics and optoelectronics. In the present study, we explored the potential of generating an LSPR band with an ultra-broad range...

The study investigates alterations in the mechanical and thermophysical properties of ceramics composed of xLi₂ZrO₃–(1−x)Li₄SiO₄ as radiation damage accumulates, mainly linked to helium agglomeration in the surface layer. This research is...

(1) Background: The presence of various dental ceramic materials with different chemical compositions complicates clinicians’ decision making, especially in cases with a highly acidic environment appearing in patients suffering from gastroesoph...

Glass properties play crucial roles in ensuring the safety and reliability of electronic packaging. However, challenges, such as thermal expansion and resistance to acid corrosion, pose long-term service difficulties. This study investigated the impa...

Reusing waste as raw materials to produce other materials can entail a decrease in production costs and in the abusive use of natural resources. Furthermore, it can even improve the properties of the end product or material. In this sense, a review o...

In this work, we analyze the electrical behavior of strontium ferromolybdate below room temperature. We demonstrate that in SFMO ceramics, SFMO thin films deposited by pulsed laser deposition including (100) and (111) textured thin films, as well as...

Indium nitride is an excellent semiconductor that belongs to the group of III nitride materials. Due to its unique properties, it is applied to various optoelectronic applications. However, its low thermal stability makes it difficult to synthesize....

Investigating the microwave dielectric properties of ceramics prepared through the conventional solid-state route, such as x[(Mg_0.6Zn_0.4)_0.95Co_0.05]_1.02TiO_3.02-(1−x)Ca_0.6(La_0.9Y_0.1)_0.2667TiO₃, reveals notable characteristics. [(Mg_0.6Zn_0.4)_0.95C...

Negative temperature coefficient (NTC) materials are usually based on ceramic semiconductors, and electrons are involved in their transport mechanism. A new type of NTC material, adequate for alternating current (AC) applications, is represented by z...

Polymer-infiltrated ceramic network (PICN) materials have gained considerable attention as tooth-restorative materials due to their mechanical compatibility with human teeth, especially with computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD...