Advances in Ceramic Matrix Composites

1. Advances in ceramic matrix composites: an introduction Part I: Parts and Processing 2. Processing, properties and applications of ceramic matrix composites, SiCf/SiC: an overview 3. Nanoceramic matrix composites: types, processing and applications 4. Silicon carbide-containing alumina nanocomposites: processing and properties 5. Advances in the manufacture of ceramic matrix composites using infiltration techniques 6. Manufacture of graded ceramic matrix composites using infiltration techniques 7. Heat treatment for strengthening silicon carbide ceramic matrix composites 8. Developments in hot pressing (HP) and hot isostatic pressing (HIP) of ceramic matrix composites 9. Hot pressing of tungsten carbide ceramic matrix composites 10. Strengthening alumina ceramic matrix nanocomposites using spark plasma sintering 11. Cold ceramics: low-temperature processing of ceramics for applications in composites 12. High performance natural fiber-reinforced cement composites Part II: Properties 13. Understanding interfaces and mechanical properties of ceramic matrix composites 14. Using finite element analysis (FEA) to understand the mechanical properties of ceramic matrix composites 15. Understanding the wear and tribological properties of ceramic matrix composites 16. Understanding and improving the thermal stability of layered ternary carbides in ceramic matrix composites 17. Advances in geopolymer composites with natural reinforcement 18. Advances in self-healing ceramic matrix composites 19. Self-crack-healing behavior in ceramic matrix composites Part III: Applications 20. Geopolymer (aluminosilicate) composites: synthesis, properties and applications 21. Fibre-reinforced geopolymer composites (FRGCs) for structural applications 22. Ceramic matrix composites in fission and fusion energy applications 23. The use of ceramic matrix composites for metal cutting applications 24. Cubic boron nitride-containing ceramic matrix composites for cutting tools 25. Multilayer glass-ceramic composites for microelectronics: processing and properties 26. Fabricating functionally graded ceramic micro-components using soft lithography 27. Ceramics in restorative dentistry 28. Resin-based ceramic matrix composite materials in dentistry 29. Ceramics in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) for energy generation