Abstract

MATIZAMHUKA, W.R.. Advanced ceramics - the new frontier in modern-day technology: Part I. J. S. Afr. Inst. Min. Metall. [online]. 2018, vol.118, n.7, pp.757-764. ISSN 2411-9717.  http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2411-9717/2018/v118n7a9.

Advanced ceramics have demonstrated phenomenal performance under severe conditions in a number of areas, including wear-related applications, transport, energy and environment, health, high-temperature, and electronic applications. However, they have yet to attain the long-expected broad market penetration, especially on the African continent. The growth of advanced ceramics usage has been hindered mainly by low reliability, brittleness, unfamiliarity to potential users, redesign requirements, and the high cost of components. Research and development has led to significant improvements in the properties of advanced ceramics. The paper features some background on the development of advanced ceramics, and a review of the properties and application areas, with the aim of providing insight into the potential areas in this field where the South African science and engineering community could invest time and resources.

Keywords : advanced ceramics application; engineering materials; superior performance; technological applications.

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