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  • Materials Science
  • Ceramics Engineering
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Inorganic composites are vital for energy transition technologies, with microstructure dictating performance.
  • Existing fabrication methods offer limited control over microstructure and shape complexity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a simplified, inexpensive processing platform for in situ microstructure control and 3D shaping of inorganic composites.
  • To demonstrate the fabrication of advanced ceramic composites with enhanced mechanical properties.

Main Methods:

  • Combining emulsions and slip casting for a novel composite processing technique.
  • Utilizing a two-step solvent removal process during slip casting for conformal pore coating.
  • Employing magnetically responsive droplets for in situ fiber alignment within the matrix.

Main Results:

  • Successful production of strong, lightweight alumina scaffolds with conformal zirconia coatings.
  • Demonstrated in situ formation of aligned metallic iron fibers within an alumina matrix.
  • Achieved a tenfold increase in the work of fracture for alumina-iron composites compared to pure alumina.

Conclusions:

  • The emulsion-assisted slip casting method offers a versatile and cost-effective route for fabricating complex inorganic composites.
  • This process enables precise control over microstructure, leading to significantly improved material properties for demanding applications.