Articles tagged with Ceramic Composites
A new ceramic material overcomes long-standing limits in proton conductivity, achieving record-high performance at intermediate temperatures. The innovative donor co-doping strategy combines increased proton concentration and mobility with chemical stability under various environments.
LIST's patented infrared welding process enables rapid assembly of thick carbon-fibre-reinforced thermoplastic components, reducing weight, costs and environmental impact. The innovation is estimated to reduce CO2 emissions by 12.5 tonnes per wing rib.
Researchers at UCR have discovered a way to break salt-water bonds using high-frequency ultraviolet light, offering a non-photothermal alternative to traditional solar desalination systems. The breakthrough could reduce the need for energy-intensive saltwater treatment and address concentrated brine waste.
A research team observed partial crystallization of a glass and developed a model explaining the crystal nucleation mechanisms within a glass at different spatial scales. The team used multiscale structural analysis mainly using synchrotron X-rays, revealing nanosized crystal nuclei forming within Zr-rich regions of the glass.
Lobachevsky University researchers develop high-density ceramic composite inert fuel matrices to burn plutonium and transmute minor actinides. The composites exhibit improved hardness, fracture toughness, and thermophysical properties.
Researchers have developed a real-time CT-scan test rig for ceramic composites at ultrahigh temperatures, enabling the analysis of mechanical properties and microcrack damage. The test rig provides crucial information to predict ceramic composite structural integrity and safe lifetime.