Ceramics, Volume 8, Issue 4

This work highlights the feasible fabrication of translucent ceramics from un-doped and Nd³⁺-doped BaLaLiWO₆ (BLLW) and BaLaNaWO₆ (BLNW) cubic tungstates using the Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) method. Ceramics were sintered using pure-phase, homogene...

The growing energy demand in the residential sector, driven by the extensive use of air conditioning systems, poses serious environmental and economic challenges. A sustainable alternative is the use of efficient insulating materials derived from was...

The development of the ceramic industry requires the creation of new innovative products with improved properties. Given the growing demand for high-quality finishing materials and the limited availability of traditional raw materials, the search for...

Environmentally friendly materials with superior structural, physical, optical, and shielding capabilities are of great technological importance and are continually being investigated. In this work, novel multicomponent borate glasses with the compos...

The transition toward a circular economy is one of the most pressing challenges and opportunities of our time, requiring fundamental shifts in how we produce, consume, and manage materials [...]

The electrochemical production of silicon from SiO₂ in molten salts can reduce energy consumption and mitigate carbon emissions associated with the conventional carbothermic process. In this study, we compare the anodic behaviour of platinum, graphit...

This research constitutes a novel experimental approach to valorizing an industrial by-product: the ‘brick’. Studies put emphasis on the importance of detailed structural characterization of brickminerals and their chemical evolution upon...

Additive manufacturing (AM) with clay and ceramic-based materials is gaining momentum as a sustainable alternative in construction, yet its advancement depends on bridging experimental practice with predictive modeling. This review synthesizes advanc...

In this study, SiHfCN ceramics were synthesized from a single-source precursor obtained by reacting Durazane 1800 with tetrakis(dimethylamido)hafnium(IV) (TDMAH). In a separate preparation, Ti₃C₂ MXene was incorporated into this precursor to produce...

Aluminum scandium nitride (Al_1−xSc_xN) is a promising ferroelectric material for non-volatile random-access memory devices and electromechanical sensors. However, adverse effects on polarization from electrical leakage are a significant concern...

The crystallization behavior of the bioactive silicate glass “1d” was analyzed using non-isothermal conditions through differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The plots carried out at different heating rates showed only one crystallizati...

Using spark plasma sintering technology, SiC-TiB₂-TiC ceramic composites with various graphene oxide content (0.15, 0.25, 0.5 vol.%) were manufactured, and their microstructure as well as physico-mechanical and tribological properties were studied. C...

Numerous studies aimed to validate new shielding materials with the transition of medical radiation-shielding tools toward eco-friendly materials. In this study, we assessed the feasibility of ceramic composites, recently adopted in aerospace for int...

This work employs moiré interferometry to investigate the influence of sintering temperature and sandblasting on the optical and mechanical properties of magnesium aluminate spinel (MgAl₂O₄). S25CRX14 Spinel pellets were fabricated via Spark P...

Engineered cementitious composites (ECCs) are fiber-reinforced materials with enhanced tensile strength, ultra-high ductility, crack resistance, and long-term durability. This review aims to explore the latest developments when combining ECC and 3D p...

This study investigates a comprehensive study on the mechanical and microstructural behavior of cementitious mortars modified with a combination of internal carbonation (via solid CO₂), calcined clay as a ceramic pozzolanic additive, and bio-based sh...

This study comparatively investigates the effects of vacuum sintering and traditional sintering on the structure and electrical properties of lead zirconate titanate (PZT) 5H (PZT-5H) piezoelectric ceramics. The density of the vacuum-sintered ceramic...

Implant-associated infections remain a major clinical challenge, often leading to implant failure, revision surgery, and increased healthcare burden. Systemic antibiotic administration is limited by poor local bioavailability and systemic side effect...

High-entropy materials have emerged as promising candidates for high-temperature structural, magnetic, and electrochemical applications due to their unique combination of compositional complexity, thermal stability, and tailored functionality. In thi...

Despite significant interest in their functional properties, the mechanical behavior of high-entropy oxides (HEOs) is not well studied, particularly at elevated temperatures. Bulk (Co,Cu,Mg,Ni,Zn)O (transition metal (TM)-HEO) samples were deformed un...

Transparent CAD/CAM monolithic ceramics are increasingly used in dentistry due to their combination of high strength, esthetics, and durability, achieved through high yttria content and multilayered systems. This study evaluates the mechanical behavi...

The utilisation of magnesium oxide-based binders (M) as an alternative to hydrated calcium silicate materials is a promising avenue for binding methodologies. However, the efficacy of using silica fume (S) as a co-binder with magnesium oxide in sulph...

Sulfate soil stabilisation, while offering technical benefits for infrastructure, is a challenging process, complicated by the nucleation of ettringite, an expansive mineral that can cause soil deterioration. This study was undertaken to elucidate th...

Garnet-type Li₇La₃Zr₂O₁₂ (LLZO) is a solid electrolyte candidate for ASSLBs, owing to its wide electrochemical window and intrinsic safety. Yet phase-pure LLZO remains difficult because secondary phases form, and the transition towards the tetragonal...

The great city of Mayapan has experienced a technological change in pottery making, and our results confirm a shift in the raw materials and possibly the potters’ knowledge about them. The dynamics of change during the Postclassic period in the...

Fine powders of erbium niobate-tantalates ErNb_xTa_1−xO₄ (x = 0; 0.1; 0.3; 0.5; 0.7; 0.9; 1) have been synthesized by the liquid-phase method in this study. Ceramic samples have been prepared using conventional sintering from these powders. Rietv...

Background: Maxillomandibular bone defects present a complex challenge in regenerative medicine due to anatomical and functional intricacies. Calcium phosphate (CP)-based biomaterials have emerged as promising bone graft substitutes due to their bioc...

NiO-based hole-transport layers are crucial for high-efficiency perovskite solar cells. An industrial deposition method of NiO films is magnetron sputtering using ceramic targets. NiO targets doped with Li contents at 1%, 3%, and 5% were designed, an...

This work presents a comprehensive study on the synthesis and application of Al₂O₃ fibers derived from an ammonium aluminum carbonate hydroxide (AACH) precursor. Through a hydrothermal route, the influence of critical synthesis parameters, including...

Barium strontium titanates (Ba_1−xSr_xTiO₃, BST) with varying barium-to-strontium ratios were synthesized by the solid-state route (SSR) as well as by the sol–gel process (SGP). In the case of the SSR, the strontium amount x was varied from...

We synthesized the current evidence from the literature and conducted a 2 × 3 factorial experiment to quantify the impact of thermocycling on the Vickers microhardness (HV) of dental CAD/CAM materials: VITA ENAMIC (VE, polymer-infiltrated ceram...

This study reports the development of electrospun poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) fiber mats incorporating ibuprofen (IBU)-intercalated layered double hydroxides (LDH) for enhanced transdermal drug delivery systems (TDDS). IBU, in its anionic form,...

This study investigated the effect of piranha solution etching duration on the shear bond strength of zirconia ceramics bonded to resin cement, comparing it to conventional sandblasting treatment. Fifty fully sintered zirconia specimens (6.0 mm diame...

Translucency and color stability are key factors for the long-term success of dental ceramics. The aim was to compare the translucency parameter (TP) and color stability (ΔE) of CAD/CAM ceramics, including a lithium disilicate (E; IPS e.max CAD...

In this paper, 316 stainless steel/TiC coatings with different LaB₆ contents (0%, 2%, 4%, 6%) were prepared on the surface of 45 steel by laser cladding technology. The effects of the LaB₆ content on the phase composition, microstructure, microhardne...

The mass transfer phenomenon of contained impurities causes differences in the morphologies, densification processes, and heat resistance of ceramics. Of these, in this paper, differences in the heat resistance of ceramic fibers are discussed. Third-...

Binary oxide ceramics have emerged as key materials in solar energy research due to their versatility, chemical stability, and tunable electronic properties. This study presents a comparative analysis of seven prominent oxides (TiO₂, ZnO, Al₂O₃, SiO₂...