2018
Overview
Ceramic engineering is the branch of materials science and engineering concerned with the design, processing, and application of ceramics, inorganic non-metallic materials typically formed and hardened at high temperatures. Ceramics are valued for properties such as hardness, heat and corrosion resistance, and electrical insulation, but their inherent brittleness presents a central challenge. Much of ceramic engineering therefore focuses on controlling microstructure and developing composites that improve toughness and reliability for uses ranging from electronics and cutting tools to structural and biomedical components. Research in Advances in Nanotechnology engages these materials directly. One study considers the prospect of controlling graphene interfaces to produce tougher ceramic composites, addressing the long-standing problem of brittleness by reinforcing the ceramic matrix. Another investigates a nanocomposite combining cubic boron nitride, titanium carbide, and single-walled carbon nanotubes processed by field-activated spark plasma sintering, exploring advanced consolidation methods for hard ceramic systems. Together these contributions reflect the field's emphasis on microstructure, reinforcement, and processing. This page gathers peer-reviewed, open-access research relevant to ceramic engineering and advanced ceramic materials, supporting researchers and students working on the science and processing of ceramics and ceramic composites.
Research published in this journal
2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
2020