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Properties, Characterization and Applications of Ceramics Materials

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science and Engineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 December 2023) | Viewed by 4301

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Prof. Dr. Adriano Michael Bernardin

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Graduation Program on Materials Science and Engineering, UNESC, Av. Universitaria 1105, Criciuma 88806-000, SC, Brazil
Interests: ceramics; silicate glasses; glazes; geopolymers; photocatalysis; recycling of ceramics; synthesis of nanooxides

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue aims to spotlight the properties, characterization, and applications of ceramic materials, providing a platform for researchers and engineers to exchange and share their latest research findings. Ceramic materials are widely applied in various industries, such as electronics, energy, healthcare, aerospace, and chemical engineering. This Special Issue will focus on the key characteristics of ceramic materials, characterization techniques, and their potential application.

In this Special Issue, we will cover the following research areas:

  • The properties and performances of ceramic materials;
  • The characterization of ceramic materials;
  • The application of ceramic materials.

This Special Issue welcomes original research papers, review articles, and technical reports covering theoretical studies, experimental research, and applications. We encourage interdisciplinary approaches, encompassing materials science, physics, chemistry, engineering, and related fields. We believe that this Special Issue will provide researchers and engineers with an opportunity to gain in-depth understanding of ceramic materials and their applications, fostering industry development and innovation.

Prof. Dr. Adriano Michael Bernardin
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • ceramic materials
  • characterization techniques
  • mechanical properties
  • thin films
  • coatings
  • composites
  • nanomaterials
  • bioceramics
  • geopolymers
  • photocatalysis

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Synthesis and Characterization of a Photocatalytic Material from TiO2 Nanoparticles Supported on Zeolite Obtained from Ignimbrite Residue Used in Decolorization of Methyl Orange
by Gianina Huayna, Antonio Laura, Rossibel Churata, Luis Lazo, Rivalino Guzmán, Pierre G. Ramos and Juan M. Rodriguez
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(8), 3146; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14083146 - 9 Apr 2024
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In the present work, a TiO2/zeolite photocatalyst was synthesized by dispersing TiO2 nanoparticles obtained through the sol-gel method onto the surface of natural zeolite derived from ignimbrite residue. The zeolite was obtained from an ignimbrite rubble treatment collected from a [...] Read more.
In the present work, a TiO2/zeolite photocatalyst was synthesized by dispersing TiO2 nanoparticles obtained through the sol-gel method onto the surface of natural zeolite derived from ignimbrite residue. The zeolite was obtained from an ignimbrite rubble treatment collected from a quarry in Arequipa City, Peru. The research focused on the effect of zeolite on the TiO2 nanoparticles. The synthesized photocatalysts were characterized using various techniques, including field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), and Brunauer–Emmett–Teller surface area analysis (BET). The results revealed that the TiO2/zeolite samples displayed high crystallinity, with TiO2 being present in three phases and zeolite being present in the analcime phase. Furthermore, these samples exhibited a band gap of 3.14 eV and a high surface area compared to that of bare TiO2. Finally, the photocatalytic activity of the TiO2/zeolite composite obtained was evaluated toward the decomposition of 10 ppm and 20 ppm of methyl orange (MO) dye. The TiO2/zeolite samples demonstrated improved photocatalytic activity compared to that of pristine TiO2 under the same experimental conditions. This enhancement is primarily attributed to the increased specific surface area of the TiO2/zeolite samples, making them promising materials for future efficient and sustainable photocatalytic applications. Full article
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Study of High Transmittance of SiO2/Nb2O5 Multilayer Thin Films Deposited by Plasma-Assisted Reactive Magnetron Sputtering
by Soyoung Kim, Jung-Hwan In, Seon Hoon Kim, Karam Han, Dongkook Lim, Yun Sik Hwang, Kyung Min Lee and Ju Hyeon Choi
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(24), 13271; https://doi.org/10.3390/app132413271 - 15 Dec 2023
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SiO2/Nb2O5 multilayer thin films were designed for the special application of an aviation lighting system emitting green light. For optical components in this system to meet requirements such as a high transmittance and durability, SiO2/Nb2 [...] Read more.
SiO2/Nb2O5 multilayer thin films were designed for the special application of an aviation lighting system emitting green light. For optical components in this system to meet requirements such as a high transmittance and durability, SiO2/Nb2O5 multilayer thin films of 60 individual layers were fabricated by a plasma-assisted reactive magnetron sputtering method. As a result, the transmittance spectra were confirmed to have a flat top surface and a square bandwidth. The transmittances of the SiO2/Nb2O5 multilayer thin films in the range of 500 nm to 550 nm was approximately 96.14%. The reason for high transmittance was attributed to the almost matching between the designed and fabricated SiO2/Nb2O5 multilayer thin films. It was found that there was little difference in the total thickness between the designed and fabricated SiO2/Nb2O5 multilayer thin films without interlayer diffusion. The surface roughness and hardness of the SiO2/Nb2O5 multilayer thin films on a glass substrate was 2.32 nm ± 0.19 nm and 6.6 GPa, respectively. These results indicate that SiO2/Nb2O5 multilayer thin films can be applied not only to the optical filters used in aviation lighting devices, but also to various optics applications because of high transmittance. Full article
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