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Ceramic nanocomposites have been found to have improved hardness, strength, toughness and creep resistance compared to conventional ceramic matrix composites. Ceramic nanocomposites reviews the structure and properties of these nanocomposites as well as manufacturing and applications.Part one looks at the properties of different ceramic nanocomposites, including thermal shock resistance, flame retardancy, magnetic and optical properties as well as failure mechanisms. Part two deals with the different types of ceramic nanocomposites, including the use of ceramic particles in metal matrix composites, carbon nanotube-reinforced glass-ceramic matrix composites, high temperature superconducting ceramic nanocomposites and ceramic particle nanofluids. Part three details the processing of nanocomposites, including the mechanochemical synthesis of metallic–ceramic composite powders, sintering of ultrafine and nanosized ceramic and metallic particles and the surface treatment of carbon nanotubes using plasma technology. Part four explores the applications of ceramic nanocomposites in such areas as energy production and the biomedical field.With its distinguished editors and international team of expert contributors, Ceramic nanocomposites is a technical guide for professionals requiring knowledge of ceramic nanocomposites, and will also offer a deeper understanding of the subject for researchers and engineers within any field dealing with these materials.- Reviews the structure and properties of ceramic nanocomposites as well as their manufacturing and applications- Examines properties of different ceramic nanocomposites, as well as failure mechanisms- Details the processing of nanocomposites and explores the applications of ceramic nanocomposites in areas such as energy production and the biomedical field
Table of Contents
Contributor contact detailsWoodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and EngineeringPart I: PropertiesChapter 1: Thermal shock resistant and flame retardant ceramic nanocompositesAbstract:1.1 Introduction1.2 Design of thermal shock resistant and flame retardant ceramic nanocomposites1.3 Types and processing of thermally stable ceramic nanocomposites1.4 Thermal properties of particular ceramic nanocomposites1.5 Interface characteristics of ceramic nanocomposites1.6 Superplasticity characteristics of thermal shock resistant ceramic nanocomposites1.7 Densification for the fabrication of thermal shock resistant ceramic nanocomposites1.8 Test Methods for the characterization and evaluation of thermal shock resistant ceramic nanocomposites1.9 Conclusions1.10 Future trends1.11 Sources of further information and adviceChapter 2: Magnetic properties of ceramic nanocompositesAbstract:2.1 Introduction2.2 Magnetic nanocomposites2.3 Size-dependent magnetic properties2.4 Colossal magnetoresistance (CMR)2.5 Electrical transport/resistivity2.6 Spin-dependent single-electron tunneling phenomena2.7 Applications: cobalt-doped nickel nanofibers as magnetic materials2.8 Applications: amorphous soft magnetic materials2.9 Applications: assembly of magnetic nanostructuresChapter 3: Optical properties of ceramic nanocompositesAbstract:3.1 Introduction3.2 Optical properties of ceramic nanocomposites3.3 Transmittance and absorption3.4 Non-linearity3.5 Luminescence3.6 Optical properties of glass–carbon nanotube (CNT) compositesChapter 4: Failure mechanisms of ceramic nanocompositesAbstract:4.1 Introduction4.2 Rupture strength4.3 Fracture origins4.4 Crack propagation, toughening mechanisms4.5 Preventing failures4.6 Wear of ceramic nanocomposites4.7 Future trendsChapter 5: Multiscale modeling of the structure and properties of ceramic nanocompositesAbstract:5.1 Introduction5.2 Multiscale modeling and material design5.3 Multiscale modeling approach5.4 The cohesive finite element method (CFEM)5.5 Molecular dynamics (MD) modeling5.6 Dynamic fracture analyses5.7 ConclusionsPart II: TypesChapter 6: Ceramic nanoparticles in metal matrix compositesAbstract:6.1 Introduction6.2 Material selection6.3 Physical and mechanical properties of metal matrix nanocomposites (MMNCs)6.4 Different manufacturing methods for MMNCs6.5 Future trendsChapter 7: Carbon nanotube (CNT) reinforced glass and glass-ceramic matrix compositesAbstract:7.1 Introduction7.2 Carbon nanotubes7.3 Glass and glass-ceramic matrix composites7.4 Glass/glass-ceramic matrix composites containing carbon nanotubes: manufacturing process7.5 Microstructural characterization7.6 Properties7.7 Applications7.8 Conclusions and scopeChapter 8: Ceramic ultra-thin coatings using atomic layer depositionAbstract:8.1 Introduction8.2 Ultra-thin ceramic films coated on ceramic particles by atomic layer deposition (ALD)8.3 Using ultra-thin ceramic films as a protective layer8.4 Enhanced lithium-ion batteries using ultra-thin ceramic films8.5 Using ultra-thin ceramic films in tissue engineering8.6 Conclusions and future trendsChapter 9: High-temperature superconducting ceramic nanocompositesAbstract:9.1 Introduction9.2 Material preparation, characterization and testing9.3 Superconducting (SC) properties of polymer–ceramic nanocomposites manufactured by hot pressing9.4 Mechanical properties of SC polymer–ceramic nanocomposites9.5 Interphase phenomena in SC polymer–ceramic nanocomposites9.6 Influences on the magnetic properties of SC polymer–ceramic nanocomposites9.7 The use of metal-complex polymer binders to enhance the SC properties of polymer–ceramic nanocomposites9.8 Aging of SC polymer–ceramic nanocomposites9.9 ConclusionsChapter 10: Nanofluids including ceramic and other nanoparticles: applications and rheological propertiesAbstract:10.1 Introduction10.2 The development of nanofluids10.
