Polymer-Derived Ceramic Materials: Design, Synthesis, and Applications

Polymer-derived ceramics (PDCs) offer a new type of advanced structure–function integrated material with a unique structure and adjustable physicochemical properties, inspiring the development of various applications in thermal protection, environmental remediation, energy storage and conversion, microwave absorption/shielding, etc. Advanced fabrication strategies, such as electrospinning, freeze casting, and additive manufacturing, have facilitated the design of complex structures across multiple length scales. PDC hybrid materials containing second phases have further been endowed with novel properties, broadening their applicability. This Special Issue is to present the latest findings in PDC materials to highlight promising trends in their design, synthesis, manufacturing, characterization, and applications; our ultimate aim is to realize the coexistence of basic theories and engineering applications, the integration of chemical composition and multiscale structures, and the collaboration of interdisciplinary fields, including chemistry, materials science, mechanics, and mechanical engineering. The scope of this Special Issue covers advances in molecular chemistry, advanced processing and shaping methods, polymer-to-ceramic conversion, characterization technology, and cutting-edge PDC applications . Both comprehensive reviews and original research articles are welcome.

 

Dr. Gaofeng Shao
Dr. Maged F. Bekheet
Guest Editors

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