Joining and Integration of Ceramics with Dissimilar Materials for Advanced Components and Applications
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Manufacturing Processes and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 8 April 2026 | Viewed by 38
Special Issue Editors
Interests: advanced ceramics; ceramic processing; ceramic joining; electrochemical energy storage; material characterization; polymer-derived ceramics
Interests: ceramic composites; processing; microstructure engineering; mechanical characterization; joining
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Interests: machine learning; quantum chemistry; polymer chemistry; high performance ceramics; data science
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Ceramics, known for their exceptional properties such as high hardness, wear resistance, thermal stability, and corrosion resistance, are increasingly used in industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, and electronics. However, their integration with dissimilar materials such as metals is complicated by issues like thermal expansion mismatch, brittleness at the interface, and difficulties in achieving strong, durable bonds. These challenges are particularly relevant in the production of complex components that must withstand extreme conditions, including high temperatures, aggressive environments, and mechanical stresses. While alumina is one of the most widely used advanced ceramics, other materials such as silicon carbide, boron carbide, silicon nitride, and zirconia also offer unique properties suited for specific applications. Joining techniques must therefore be carefully selected based on the properties of both the ceramic and metal components. This Special Issue seeks high-quality contributions that address various joining methods, from conventional techniques like brazing and diffusion bonding to emerging methods like laser-assisted and ultrasonic vibration-assisted joining. Topics of interest include stress relief strategies, interface design, and novel materials for filler and reinforcement, aiming to provide insights into the development of reliable, high-performance ceramic-ceramic and ceramic-metal joints for advanced technologies.
Dr. Heloisa Ramlow
Dr. Gurdial Blugan
Dr. Stefan Niklaus Heinen
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- brazing
- brittle phases
- ceramic-metal joining
- high-performance materials
- hybrid joining techniques
- interface design
- joining of dissimilar materials
- joining techniques
- thermal expansion mismatch
- thermal residual stress
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