Ceramic Matrix Composites
A special issue of Crystals (ISSN 2073-4352). This special issue belongs to the section "Polycrystalline Ceramics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 November 2021) | Viewed by 3467
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) are state-of-the-art advanced lightweight, high-temperature-resistant materials that offer metal-like gradual failure properties despite being manufactured from brittle ceramics. CMCs weigh less than the presently used nickel-based superalloys and their melting temperature is twice as high. Energy systems incorporating these materials have greater fuel and energy efficiency, resulting in significant greenhouse gas emissions reduction. Over the past few 2–3 decades, a significant body of scientific work has been built to develop an understanding of material properties, characterization techniques, manufacturing methods, etc. for CMCs. CMC components have already been deployed in commercial aviation. As industry continues to expand the usage of CMCs, adapting the current scientific knowledge using commercial modelling tools is necessary to guide future development. The aim of this Special Issue is to provide a state-of the-art review of present and potential applications of CMCs, showcasing application-oriented modelling techniques for CMCs. Researchers are encouraged to submit their work highlighting examples of the application of material constitutive models for CMCs, models for CMC fabrication, in-service degradation of CMC components due to fatigue, creep oxidation, and related topics. Research articles from this Issue aim to bridge the gap between fundamental work and its application pertaining to CMCs. Researchers and practicing engineers will find excellent applications of complicated CMC modelling techniques which have been developed over the past several years.
Dr. Rohan Galgalikar
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- ceramic matrix composites
- material constitutive models
- high-temperature material
- material degradation
- CMC model applications
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