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Colloidal Processing of Complex-Shaped ZrB2-Based Ultra-High-Temperature Ceramics: Progress and Prospects

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Ultra-high-temperature ceramics (UHTCs), such as ZrB2-based ceramics, are the most promising candidates for ultra-high-temperature applications. Due to their strong covalent bonding and low self-diffusion, ZrB2-based UHTCs are always hot-pressed at… Click to show full abstract

Ultra-high-temperature ceramics (UHTCs), such as ZrB2-based ceramics, are the most promising candidates for ultra-high-temperature applications. Due to their strong covalent bonding and low self-diffusion, ZrB2-based UHTCs are always hot-pressed at temperatures above 1800 °C. However, the hot-pressing technique typically produces disks or cylindrical objects limiting to relatively simple geometrical and moderate sizes. Fabrication of complex-shaped ZrB2-based UHTC components requires colloidal techniques. This study reviews the suspension dispersion and colloidal processing of ZrB2-based UHTCs. The most important issues during the colloidal processing of ZrB2-based UHTCs are summarized, and an evaluation of colloidal processing methods of the ZrB2-based UHTCs is provided. Gel-casting, a net or near-net colloidal processing technique, is believed to exhibit a great potential for the large-scale industrialization of ZrB2-based UHTCs. In addition, additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, which has been drawing great attention recently, has a great potential in the manufacturing of ZrB2-based UHTC components in the future.

Keywords: zrb2 based; ultra high; zrb2; based uhtcs; colloidal processing; high temperature

Journal Title: Materials
Year Published: 2022

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