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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...

3D printing enables the creation of complex and sophisticated designs, offering enhanced efficiency, customizability, and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional manufacturing methods. Ceramics, known for their heat resistance, hardness, wear resi...

The thermal insulation properties of building walls are critical to the overall energy efficiency and comfort of a building. One important factor that can affect these properties is the type of bricks used in construction. Bricks can vary in their ge...

High-entropy ceramics (HECs) represent an emerging class of materials composed of at least five different cations or anions in near-equiatomic proportions, garnering significant attention due to their extraordinary functional and structural propertie...

Zirconolite is a candidate ceramic wasteform under consideration for the immobilisation of the UK civil PuO₂ inventory. In the present work, a baseline dual-substituted zirconolite with the target composition (Ca_0.783Gd_0.017Ce_0.2)(Zr_0.883Gd_0.017Ce_0.1...

Complex inorganic powders based on calcium phosphates have found a plethora of practical applications. Of particular interest are the CaO-P₂O₅ system-based multi-component material powders and granules as the source of major- and micronutrients for t...

Additive manufacturing technologies collectively refer to a set of layer-wise deposition methods that typically rely on CAD-CAM approaches for obtaining products with a complex shape/geometry and high precision and reliability. If the additive manufa...

It has been observed in recent years that zirconia (Zr) is being increasingly used for a wide range of clinical applications. There are several reasons for this, but the most significant one is its excellent mechanical properties, specifically its tr...

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent disease among the elderly population, necessitating effective treatment options. Total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is a reliable surgical procedure that has shown good long-term clinical outcomes for OA. However, certa...

Monolithic zirconia and hybrid ceramic restorations have been widely used in the last decade for both anterior and posterior dental restorations. However, their use lacks sufficient scientific evidence in most cases, as the expeditious manufacturing...

High-temperature structural materials face severe degradation challenges due to oxidation and corrosion, leading to reduced long-term stability and performance. This review comprehensively examines the interfacial migration mechanisms of reactive ele...

The aim of this study was to clinically and radiographically assess the effects of two bioceramic cements as coronal plug materials for the revascularization of non-vital, immature, permanent teeth with apical periodontitis. Twenty non-vital, immatur...

The article summarizes the state of the art in increasing antimicrobial activity and hydrophobic properties of geopolymer materials. Geopolymers are inorganic polymers formed by polycondensation of aluminosilicate precursors in an alkaline environmen...

The production of conventional cement involves high energy consumption and the release of substantial amounts of carbon dioxide (CO₂), exacerbating climate change. Additionally, the extraction of raw materials, such as limestone and clay, leads to ha...

MXenes, a class of two-dimensional materials with appealing properties such as electrical conductivity, mechanical strength, and chemical stability, is rapidly gaining attention for potential applications in various fields, including energy storage,...

Endodontic-treated teeth with massive degrees of coronal tissue loss usually require rehabilitation with post-retained unitary crowns. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of ferrule design on the stress distribution of maxillary incisors rehabili...

Transparent glass-ceramics with a Li₂O–Al₂O₃–SiO₂ (LAS) system have been extensively utilized in optical systems in which thermal stability is of utmost importance. This study is aimed to develop thermal treatment routes that can effectiv...

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...

Because new zirconia materials are constantly being developed, the aim was to identify and qualitatively synthesize research on how processing and time-related factors affect the properties of high translucent (HT) zirconia intended for monolithic re...

This study aimed to investigate four dental adhesive cements and develop a new method for constructing a bi-layered bone holder for implant testing. Hahn^TM Tapered Titanium Implants (Glidewell Laboratories) were embedded in mono- and bi-layered holde...

This study examines the impact of the impregnation of fireclay-based conventional (CC) and medium-cement castables (MCCs) with liquid sodium silicate glass under vacuum conditions. The goal is to assess how this treatment affects the physical and mec...

This review outlines the state of the art, processing techniques, and mechanical testing methods of zirconia (ZrO₂)-based composites reinforced by carbon nanotubes (CNTs). The use of CNTs as a secondary phase in a zirconia matrix is motivated by thei...

The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the fracture resistance of definitive zirconia dioxide restorations obtained using a computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) system. Methods: Two groups of ten samples were analyzed for each...

Materials known as Nd:YAG are crystalline materials of the cubic system made from the neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet, which, among others, have excellent optical properties. Nd:YAG four-level laser devices are frequently used in both the hea...

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...

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...

This study explores the different techniques used to manufacture porous clay-based ceramics, examining their properties such as porosity, strength, permeability and filtration efficiency. Different techniques are discussed in this review, with additi...

Zirconia ceramics are used in a wide range of applications, including dental restorations, bioimplants, and fuel cells, due to their accessibility, biocompatibility, chemical resistance, and favorable mechanical properties. Following the development...

Fine powders of brushite CaHPO₄·2H₂O, ardealite Ca(HPO₄)_x(SO₄)_1−x·2H₂O (Ca(HPO₄)_0.5(SO₄)_0.5·2H₂O), and calcium sulfate dihydrate CaSO₄·2H₂O—all containing sodium chloride NaCl as a reaction by-product—wer...

The study reports the influence of rare-earth ion doping on the structural, magnetic, and magnetocaloric properties of ferrimagnetic Gd_3−xRE_xFe₅O₁₂ (RE = Y, Nd, Sm, and Dy, x = 0.0, 0.25, 0.50, and 0.75) garnet compound prepared via facile auto...

Several studies have demonstrated that 3D-printed geopolymer concrete (3DPGPC) could be a sustainable solution to minimising waste, carbon emissions, and production costs, thereby providing quick completion of construction projects. However, for 3DPG...

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...

The authentication and dating of rare ceramics is generally carried out using subjective criteria, mainly based on visual interpretation. However, the scientific study and evaluation of the materials used could contribute objectively. The analytical...

This study presents a conceptual classification scheme to review the literature on improving the oxidation resistance of tungsten carbide by modifying the binder. The first parts of the article are dedicated to the specification of the databases, the...

Bismuth-germanate glasses, which are well known as a promising active medium for broadband near-infrared spectral range fiber lasers and as an initial matrix for nonlinear optical glass ceramics, have been synthesized in a 5–50 mol% Bi₂O₃ wide...

This exploratory study examines the potential of combining clay and natural fiber material in liquid deposition modeling (LDM) to enhance the structural integrity of the soft-bodied print during the additive manufacturing (AM) process. For this purpo...

Diatomaceous biosilica has emerged as a functional material with unique properties, driving innovations in energy storage, therapeutic systems, and environmental catalysis. This article critically reviews recent advances in using natural biosilica in...

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...

Aerospace propulsion systems are among the driving forces for the development of advanced ceramics with increased performance efficiency in severe operation conditions. The conducted research focused on the mechanical (Young’s and shear moduli,...

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...

A rapidly developing area of ceramic science and technology involves research on the interaction between implanted biomaterials and the human body. Over the past half century, the use of bioceramics has revolutionized the surgical treatment of variou...

Fly ash (FA)-based geopolymer was prepared using sodium hydroxide and sodium silicate (in 2.5ratio) as an alkali activator liquid (AL). The condition of FA/AL was optimized for achieving 1.00, 1.25, 1.5, and 1.75 ratios by varying the alkali concentr...

In the present study an archaeometry programme has been developed on a limited number of coarse wares, monochrome, and bichrome glazed ceramics retrieved in the cities of Évora, Mértola, and Silves, located in Western Iberia, Portugal (...

Yttria-stabilized zirconia (Y-TZP) ceramics with a drastically reduced yttria content have been introduced by different manufacturers, aiming at improving the damage tolerance of ceramic components. In this study, an alumina-doped 1.5Y-TZP was axiall...

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...

A developing energy-saving approach of cold sintering in a pure aqueous medium was applied to the preparation of α-Al₂O₃ ceramics and performed on spark plasma sintering equipment. The initial γ-Al(OH)₃ and γ-AlOOH powders and the c...

This paper considers the results of an examination of painted pottery from prehistoric sites of the Prmor’ye region (Southern Russian Far East) in the northwestern part of the Sea of Japan basin. Red-painted and black-painted ceramic wares occu...

Boron carbide plays a crucial role in various extreme environment applications, including thermal barrier coatings, aerospace applications, and neutron absorbers, because of its high thermal and chemical stability. In this study, the temperature-depe...

In this work, a transparent nanostructured ceramic magnesium aluminate spinel (MgAl₂O₄) was fabricated by Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) from commercial spinel nano-powders at different temperatures (1300, 1350 and 1400 °C). The sintered samples were t...

Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) are synthetic polymers designed to exhibit selective recognition and binding capabilities toward target molecules and have been widely combined with advanced ceramic-based materials toward better performance in m...