Industrial Applications of Nanoceramics (Micro and Nano Technologies)
Shadpour Mallakpour, Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain, B0CT5765CY, 032388654X, 0323886442, 9780323886444, 978-0323886444, 9780323886543, 978-0323886543, 978-0-323-88654-3
Industrial Applications of Nanoceramics shows the unique processing, mechanical and surface characteristics of nanoceramics, covering their industrial application areas. These include the fabrication of capacitors, dense ceramics, corrosion-resistant coatings, solid electrolytes for fuel cells, sensors, batteries, cosmetic health, thermal barrier coatings, catalysts, bioengineering, automotive engineering, optoelectronics, computers, electronics, etc. This is an important reference source for materials scientists and engineers who are seeking to understand more about how nanoceramics are being used in a variety of industry sectors.
Nanoceramics have the ability to show improved and unique properties, compared with conventional bulk ceramic materials. Zirconia (ZrO2), alumina (Al2O3), silicon carbide (SiC), silicon nitride (Si3N4) and titanium carbide fall into this category.
- Outlines the superior chemical, physical and mechanical properties of nanoceramics compared with their macroscale counterparts
- Includes major industrial applications of nanoceramics in energy, engineering and biomedicine
- Explains the major processing techniques used for nanoceramic-based materials