Table of Contents

FIBRE, WHISKER AND PARTICULATE-REINFORCED COMPOSITES

Fibrous monolithic ceramics, Y-H. Koh
Introduction
History of fibrous monolithic ceramics
Processing of fibrous monolithic ceramics
Structures of fibrous monolithic ceramics
Mechanical properties of fibrous monolithic ceramics
Future trends
References

Whisker reinforced silicon nitride ceramics, M.D. Pugh and M. Brochu
Introduction
Fabrication
Properties of whisker-reinforced silicon nitride ceramics
Applications
References

Fibre reinforced glass/glass-ceramic matrix composites, R. Banerjee and N.R. Bose
Introduction
Types of fibre suitable as reinforcements in different glass/glass-ceramic matrix composites
Methods for manufacturing different fibre reinforced glass/glass-ceramic matrix composites
Properties of glass/glass-ceramic matrix composites
Micro-structural observation
Application areas
Future trends
References

Particulate composites, R.I. Todd, University of Oxford, UK
Introduction
Powder processing and microstructural development of particulate composites
Thermal microstresses in particulate composites
Toughening of particulate composites
Room temperature strength of particulate composites
High temperature strength of particular composites
Wear of particulate composites
Future trends
References

PART 2 GRADED AND LAYERED COMPOSITES

Functionally-graded ceramic composites, I-M Low, R D Skala and P Manurung
Introduction
Infiltration kinetics and characteristics
Infiltration processing of LGMs
Characterisation and properties of alumina-matrix LGMs
Concluding remarks
Acknowledgments
References

SiAlON based functionally graded materials, H Mandal, A University, and N Çalis Acikbas
Introduction
Functionally graded materials
SiAlON ceramics
Functionally graded SiAlON ceramics
Production techniques of functionally graded SiAlON ceramics
Concluding remarks
References

Design of tough ceramic laminates by residual stresses control, N Orlovskaya, M Lugovy, J Kuebler, S Yarmolenko, and J Sankar
Introduction
Processing of Si3N4-TiN and B4C-SiC ceramic laminates
Si3N4 based laminates
B4C based laminates
Likely future trends of ceramic laminate development and application
Acknowledgments
References

Hardness of multilayered ceramics, W.J. Clegg, F. Giuliani, Y. Long, S.J. Lloyd, and J.M. Molina-Aldareguia
Introduction
Behaviour of multilayer structures
Hardening mechanisms in multilayers
Microstructural changes due to making a multilayer
Conclusions
Future trends
Further reading
References

NANOSTRUCTURED CERAMIC COMPOSITES

Nanophase ceramic composites, L. Yongli
Introduction
Micro-nano type ceramic composites
Nano-nano type ceramic composites
Fabrication of nanoceramic
Conclusions and future trends
References

Nanostructured coatings on advanced carbon materials, Y. Morisada and Y. Miyamoto
Introduction
Coating method of nanostructured SiC
Applications of nanostructured SiC coatings in advanced composites
Conclusions
References

Processing and microstructural control of metal reinforced ceramic matrix nanocomposites, W.D. Kaplan and A. Avishai
Introduction
Processing
Microstructure
Properties
Future trends
References

Carbon nanotubes-ceramic composites, A. Peigney and C. Laurent
Introduction
Structure, synthesis and properties of carbon nanotubes
Preparation of CNT-ceramic composites
Properties of CNT-ceramic composites
Conclusions and future trends
Sources of further information
References

Machinable nanocomposite ceramics, R. Wang
Introduction
Design principles of machine ceramics
Al2O3-LaPO4. Si3N4/h-BN
Machinable nanocomposites
Conclusions
References

REFRACTORY AND SPECIALITY CERAMIC COMPOSITES

Magnesia-spinel (MgAl2O4) composite refractory materials, C. Aksel and F.L. Riley
Introduction
Crystal structures
Production of MgAl2O4
Densification
In-situ formed/preformed spinel based refractories
Industrial applications and properties of magnesia-spinel materials
Thermal shock
Mechanical properties and thermal shock behaviour of magnesia-spinel composite refractory materials
Conclusions
Acknowledgements
Future trends
Sources of further information
References

Thermal shock of ceramic matrix composites, C. Kastriteas, P. Smith and J. Yeomans
Introduction
Thermal shock of brittle materials: The induced stress field
Experimental methods
Thermal shock of monolithic ceramics
Thermal shock of particulate- and whisker-reinforced CMCs
Thermal shock of fibre-reinforced CMCs
Concluding remarks
References

Superplastic ceramic composites, A. Dominguez-Rodriguez and D. Gómez-García, and F. Wakai
Introduction
Macro and microscopic superplastic characteristics
Accommodation processes controlling superplasticity
Parameters improving superplasticity
Applications of superplasticity
Future trends
Acknowledgments
References

NON-OXIDE CERAMIC COMPOSITES

Interfaces in non-oxide ceramic composites, S. Turan and K.M. Knowles
Introduction
Assessment of the accuracy of transmission electron microscopy electron microscopy techniques for the detection and measurement of film thickness at interfaces
Wetting, non-wetting and dewetting behaviour of interphase boundaries in non-oxide ceramic composites
Equilibrium film thickness at interphase boundaries
The effect of intergranular film composition on the equilibrium film thickness
Crystallography of interphase boundaries
Future trends
References

Sialons, Z.B. Yu and D.P. Thompson
Introduction
Sialons
Challenges in toughening and strengthening sialons
Sialon composites
References

Carbon-ceramic alloys, C. Balázsi
Introduction
Carbon as fugitive additive for porous silicon nitride processing
Comparison of silicon nitrides with carbon additions prepared by hot isostatic pressing and pressureless sintering
In situ processing of Si3N4/SiC composites by carbon addition
Silicon nitride ceramics reinforced with carbon fibers and carbon nanotubes
Concluding remarks
References

Silicon nitride and silicon carbide-based ceramics, Y. Zhang
Introduction
Material selection
Material characterization
Erosion response
Microstructure and mechanical properties
Microstructure and erosion mechanisms
Conclusions
References

Oxynitride glasses-glass ceramics, S. Hampshire
Introduction
Potential applications
Oxynitride glass/glass ceramic composites
Oxynitride glass -silicon carbide composites
Conclusion
References

Functionally graded ceramics, G. Anné, J. Vleugels, and O. Van der Biest
Introduction
Functionally graded ceramics concept
Processing of FGMs
FGM design for structural applications
Future trends
Further reading
References