Ceramics & Oxides
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Defects and Diffusion in Ceramics
This is the second issue, following DDF164, to cover recent progress in this field. The contents are contiguous with those of DDF164, and extend to late November or December 1999 (depending upon journal publication dates). As usual, priority in abstracting has been given to the most accessible work and, in particular, to those papers which furnish original data or report important new techniques, phenomena or anomalies, although there is also extensive coverage of more qualitative features of diffusion and defect phenomena, and of the predictions of computer models. -
Positron Annihilation - ICPA-10
Positron Annihilation - ICPA-10 presents new results and ideas of researchers who seek more profound understanding of the nature of positron annihilation. All these scientific and technological thoughts are included in these two-volume proceedings, which contain 7 review talks, 203 contributed papers (among them, 20 are invited), and 3 summary talks. The volume is complete with keyword and author indices. -
Engineering Ceramics: Multifunctional Properties
This work represents a new approach to ceramics research. The mechanical properties of ceramics and ceramic-based composites are well understood and have been studied extensively in the past. This more profound understanding of physical properties, such as particularly low or high thermal conductivities, radiation penetration depth, electrical and magnetic responses etc., can now lead to the development of new materials having improved properties. -
Creep and Fracture of Engineering Materials and Structures
Recent research on the creep and fracture of engineering materials is presented, with particular emphasis being placed on: mechanisms of high-temperature deformation and fracture, materials for high-temperature service, the behavior of single and polycrystals, components and structures, grain boundaries and interfaces, and superplasticity. -
Defects and Diffusion in Semiconductors
This second volume in the new-format coverage of the latest results in the field covers abstracts from the approximate period of mid-1998 to mid-1999. As always, due to the vagaries of some journal publication dates, abstracts of earlier work may be included in order that the present contents merge seamlessly with those of volumes 162-163; the previous issue in this sub-series. -
Electroceramics in Japan II
The research field of Electroceramics is rapidly expanding, and has tremendous implications for a wide range of high-tech applications. -
Diffusion in Ceramics
Although this volume is ostensibly devoted to diffusion per se, it also covers ionic conduction because this phenomenon, in the often complex and charge-sensitive structures of many ceramics, usually gives important clues as to the routes taken by all migrating species. -
European Powder Diffraction 3
Powder diffraction continues to be a highly active field of research where many interesting developments are currently taking place. -
Time Dependent Mechanical Response of Engineering Ceramics
The application of ceramic materials is currently expanding into a wide range of areas, e.g. gas turbine assembly, engine components, electronic devices, bio-materials etc. But because ceramics pose problems with respect to their brittleness and low reliability, due to their intrinsic nature and/or processing defects, research related to the deformation and fracture of ceramics is still a subject of high priority. -
High Temperature Ceramic Matrix Composites III
High performance materials are needed in many thermomechanical applications, such as advanced jet engines or gas turbines, thermal protection of space planes, thermal engineering and nuclear fusion. Ceramic-matrix composites, reinforced with long fibers, are expected to be the most promising candidates for such applications. However, several key problems will have to be solved in the near future. These problems include, above all, the development of a superior thermomechanical performance and oxidation resistance for ceramic fibers and composites, highly efficient protection against corrosion, better fiber/matrix interface design and performance, and cost effective processing.