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  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Ceramics Engineering

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  • Ceramic fibers are key for high-temperature thermal insulation but degrade due to phase transitions.
  • Maintaining thermal stability and infrared reflectivity simultaneously under extreme heat is a significant challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop stable, high-performance ceramic nanofibers with both thermal insulation and infrared reflectivity for extreme environments.
  • To overcome the limitations of high-temperature phase transitions and structural degradation in conventional ceramic fibers.

Main Methods:

  • A ligand-coordination strategy using carboxylic acids to stabilize reactive metal precursors in a multicomponent sol.
  • Incorporation of a buffering zirconia phase between alumina and titanium oxide species.
  • Fabrication of ceramic nanofibers and characterization of their thermal, mechanical, and infrared properties.

Main Results:

  • The developed ceramic nanofibers demonstrate mechanical robustness and excellent thermal insulation up to 1300°C.
  • Sustained infrared reflectivity and stable operation at high temperatures were achieved, attributed to lattice confinement and zirconia strengthening.
  • Transient laser flash method confirmed decreased thermal conductivity due to intensified phonon scattering at elevated temperatures.

Conclusions:

  • The ligand-coordination strategy effectively creates stable, multifunctional ceramic nanofibers for extreme environments.
  • The integration of alumina, zirconia, and titanium oxide provides exceptional thermal insulation and infrared reflectivity.
  • This approach offers a viable pathway for designing advanced ceramic fibers for demanding thermal management applications.