A theoretical model is proposed that describes the effect of graphene platelets pullout on fracture toughness ceramic/graphene composites. The dependences concentration and dimensions are calculated using a yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ)/graphene composite as an example. Calculations predict if from ceramic matrix dominant mechanism, then maximum achieved in case longest thinnest possible pla...

Ceramic-polymer nanocomposites, consisting of surface hydroxylated cube-shaped Ba0.6Sr0.4TiO3 nanoparticles (BST–NPs) as fillers and poly(vinylidenefluoride) (PVDF) as matrix, have been fabricated by using a solution casting method. The nanocomposites exhibited increased dielectric constant and improved breakdown strength. Dielectric constants of the nanocomposite with surface hydroxylated BST–...

One way of generating light weight composites is to insert porous ceramic grains into the melt of the matrix. The foam like inner structure of the grains causes a considerable weight reduction. On the other hand, it is desired that the mechanical properties of the matrix carry over to the composite. The properties of the composite depend both on the structure of grains as well as on their distr...

In the next-generation of turbine engines, improving heat resistance and reducing weight are essential solutions to increasing thermal efficiency fuel consumption CO2 emissions. Silicon-based ceramics (e.g., SiCf/SiC matrix composites (CMCs) monolithic Si3N4) leading candidates for these applications because their extreme light superior compared current Ni-based alloys. The main challenge Si-ba...

The chemical supercritical fluid infiltration process is a recent variation of the vapor (CVI) that allows rapid and efficient manufacturing ceramic-matrix composites (CMCs), albeit still needing optimization. This article proposes quantitative assessment dynamics through experiments modeling. kinetics carbon deposition were determined two sets experiments: CVD on single filament at pressures b...

Weakly bonded particle mixtures of mullite and alumina are assessed as candidate matrixes for use in porous matrix ceramic composites. Conditions for the deflection of a matrix crack at a fiber-matrix interface are used to identify the combinations of modulus and toughness of the fibers and the matrix for which damage-tolerant behavior is expected to occur in the composite. Accordingly, the pre...

Aluminum matrix composites have recently taken an important role in advanced applications because they a good combination of physical and chemical properties. For this reason, work, aluminum composites, with additions ceramic particles (mullite or tungsten carbide), were manufactured order to determine the effect those on mechanical properties microstructure aluminum. The manufacture was carrie...

For advanced aerospace propulsion systems, development of ceramic matrix composite integrally-bladed turbine disk technology is attractive for a number of reasons. The high strength-to-weight ratio of ceramic composites helps to reduce engine weight and the onepiece construction of a blisk will result in fewer parts count, which should translate into reduced operational costs. One shortcoming w...

Among various ceramic matrix composites developed, self-healing ceramics have been studied as new functional materials. Self-healing occurs in such materials by high-temperature oxidation triggered by a micro-crack initiation on the surface, and the strength of the material autonomously recovers to its robust state since the micro-crack is re-bonded. To facilitate the use of self-healing cerami...

Titanium matrix composites (TMC) represent a perspective materials category with potential applications in many important fields like aerospace constructions, automotive industry, ship structures, sports and households objects, and others. A titanium matrix composite is constituted of a titanium or titanium alloy – matrix and reinforcements materials, which are usually ceramics in form of parti...