Ceramics, Volume 8, Issue 3

Zirconia is widely used in prosthodontics due to its excellent biocompatibility, mechanical properties, and esthetic characteristics. This article reviews the fundamentals of sintering zirconia for prosthodontic applications. Various sintering techni...

In line with circular economy principles and the reduction of primary material exploitation, waste-to-energy (WtE) by-products such as bottom ash (BA) are increasingly being used as raw materials in cement and ceramics manufacturing. However, it is c...

Due to its good thermal conductivity and small thermal expansion coefficient, aluminum nitride (AlN) is an excellent material for thermal shock resistance. Recently, carbon (C) doping has emerged as a potential strategy for tailoring the properties o...

The stability of ceramic suspensions is a key factor in the preparation and shaping of ceramic bodies. The presented work offers an experimental determination of ceramics suspensions stability using the LUMiSizer analytical centrifuge, focusing on ki...

The study of the relationship between the composition and mechanical properties of structural ceramics based on zirconium, magnesium and aluminum oxides is an important scientific and technological task. In this study, ceramics of the composition x&m...

Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are promising materials for drug delivery due to their structural tunability and high surface area. This work reports on the synthesis of ZIF-8 for the in situ encapsulation of hesperidin, a flavonoid with poor w...

(Y_xGd_3−x)(Al_yGa_5−y)O₁₂:Ce and (Lu_xGd_3−x)(Al_yGa_5−y)O₁₂:Ce ceramics were synthesized for the first time by direct exposure of a powerful electron flux to a mixture of the corresponding oxide components. Five-component ceramics w...

Porous acicular mullite was fabricated at 1300 °C starting from Al₂O₃ and mixture of SiO₂ and MoO₃ obtained by previous oxidation of waste MoSi₂. It was found that the presence of MoO₃ favors formation of acicular (prism-like) mullite grains with...

This study reports the successful synthesis of pure cobalt-substituted calcium molybdate powders (Co-doped CaMoO₄) through a co-precipitation method conducted at room temperature, without the use of surfactants or hazardous organic solvents. The form...

To mitigate the issue of accumulating glass waste, an advanced process has been developed for the production of glass foams via alkaline activation, employing industrial glass cullet as the primary raw material. This method contributes to circular ec...

The recycling of glass presently poses several challenges, predominantly to the heterogeneous chemical compositions of various glass types, along with the waste glass particle size distribution, both of which critically influence the efficiency and f...

Settlement on the Moon will require full exploitation of its resources if such settlements are to be permanent. Such in situ resource utilisation (ISRU) has primarily been focused on accessing water ice at the lunar poles and the use of raw lunar reg...

Recent advances in prefabricated construction have enabled modular systems offering structural performance, rapid assembly, and design flexibility. Textile Ceramic Technology (TCT) integrates ceramic elements within a stainless-steel mesh, creating v...

As power electronic modules are increasingly required to provide improved heat dissipation, aluminum nitride (AlN) stands out against other ceramic materials. At the same time, more cost-efficient production of customized products demands shorter dev...

The replacement of natural aggregates with recycled aggregates in concrete production has gained attention as a sustainable approach for valorizing construction and demolition waste (CDW). Although regulatory frameworks in this area remain underdevel...

In this work we investigate the integration possibility of a thermistor paste from ESL (ElectroScience Laboratory, now Vibrantz) to see if it is adapted for Vibrantz Low Temperature Cofired Ceramics (LTCC) L8 and A6M-E materials. An alumina-based sam...

This study introduces an efficient and sustainable catalytic system utilizing cobalt ferrite nanoparticles (CoFe₂O₄-NPs) for the synthesis of valuable 6-amino-2-oxo-4-phenyl (or 4-chlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-5-carbonitrile derivatives....

Efforts to enhance the mechanical and physicochemical properties of conventional glass ionomer cement (GIC) are ongoing. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of incorporating varying concentrations of frankincense and myrrh liquids into convention...

Barium titanate (BaTiO₃) has long been recognized as a promising photocatalyst for solar-driven water splitting due to its unique ferroelectric, piezoelectric, and electronic properties. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of atomistic simu...

One of the advantages of the EPR spectroscopy method in assessing structural defects caused by irradiation is the fact that using this method it is possible to determine not only the concentration dependences of the defect structure but to also estab...

Transparent and translucent ceramics (TCs) represent a relatively recent development in the long history of ceramics—while silicate ceramics have existed for approximately 30,000 years, transparent ceramics have been developed only within the p...

Ceramic pastes used in additive manufacturing offer several advantages, including low production costs due to the availability of raw materials and efficient processing methods, as well as a reduced environmental footprint through minimized material...

Stainless steel is recognized for its excellent durability and anti-corrosion properties, which are essential qualities across various industrial applications. The machining of stainless steel, particularly under a dry environment to attain sustainab...

This article deals with the effect of Kr¹⁵⁺ ion irradiation on the structure and properties of partially stabilized zirconium dioxide (ZrO₂ + 3 mol. % Y₂O₃) ceramics. Ion irradiation is used to simulate radiation damage typical of operating condition...

Photobiomodulation (PBM) has been widely studied for its regenerative and anti-inflammatory properties. Its application, combined with biomaterials, is emerging as a promising strategy for promoting tissue regeneration. Considering the diversity of a...

Glass microspheres are essential components in horizontal road markings due to their retroreflective properties, enhancing visibility and safety under low-light conditions. Traditionally produced from soda-lime glass made with high-purity silica from...

The aim of translucency-enhancing liquids (TEL) is to locally influence the phase composition of zirconia in order to increase its translucency. This study aimed to determine the influence of TEL on 3Y- and 4Y-TZP zirconia concerning roughness, hardn...

In this work, the development of Al-based metal matrix composites (MMCs) is achieved using hybrid SiC and ZrO₂ reinforcement particles for automotive applications. Powder metallurgy (PM) is employed with various combinations of important process para...

Silicon carbide-bonded diamond materials produced by pressureless reaction infiltration of diamond preforms have high wear resistance and thermal conductivity, making them ideal for a range of industrial applications. During infiltration, the Si is t...

The improvement of densification and fracture toughness in high-entropy ceramics is important to realizing their practical applications. In this study, SiC whiskers and metal Ni additions were incorporated to solve these problems of high-entropy bori...

Lead-free (Bi_1/2Na_1/2)(Ti_1−x(Mg_1/3Nb_2/3)_x)O₃ ceramics were synthesized using the solid-phase method, and the effects of varying (Mg_1/3Nb_2/3)⁴⁺ content, substituting for Ti⁴⁺ ions at the B-site of the BNT perovskite lattice, on piezoelectric per...

The structural and electrical properties of double perovskite compounds SrLaFe_1−xMn_xTiO_6−δ (x = 0, 0.33, 0.67, and 1.0) were studied using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and dielectric impedance measurements. The reparation of perovskite c...

Na₀.₈₉Co_0.90Me_0.10O₂ (Me = Cr, Ni, Mo, W, Pb, and Bi) ceramic samples were prepared using a solid-state reaction method, and their crystal structure, microstructure, and electrical, thermal, and thermoelectric properties were investigated. The effect...

Low-permittivity microwave dielectric ceramics are essential for high-frequency communication and radar systems, as they minimize signal delay and interference, thereby enabling compact and high-performance devices. In this study, LiAl_5−xNi_xO_8&...

This study employed a hydrothermal method to prepare V-doped MoS₂. The influence of varying filler ratios (30 wt%, 40 wt%, 50 wt%) on its absorption properties was analyzed. For annealing studies, a precursor powder with a 40 wt% filler ratio was hea...

This study investigates the use of gypsum waste from civil construction as a partial substitute for cement in soil–cement formulations, aiming to produce eco-friendly bricks aligned with circular economy principles. Formulations were prepared u...

This work shows an approach on the role of the gas mixture used in the pulsed DC plasma nitriding aiming to enhance the niobium cavitation erosion resistance through the formation of niobium nitride on the treated surfaces. For this purpose, nitridin...

The production of ultra-high-temperature ceramic parts, like ZrB₂, is very challenging, as they cannot be conventionally sintered without using significant amounts of additives, which reduce their high-temperature properties. However, it is possible...

The growing demand for organic dyes across industries increases their environmental impact since wastewater containing organic dyes poses serious risks to aquatic life, human beings, and the environment. The removal of organic dye residues is a chall...

This study explores the synergistic potential of ladle slag (LS) and sunflower shell fly ash (SSFA) in alkali-activated binder systems, focusing on their chemical and mineralogical characteristics and the influence of SSFA addition on the mechanical...