Self-healing Ceramic Matrix Composites

ISBN-13: 9786206686408 / Angielski / Miękka / 128 str.

DIMITRIOS ANASTASIOU

Opis

Self-healing Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) offer an innovative approach to ceramic-matrix composites which can heal themselves when damaged. This work concentrates on recent advancements and the development of novel materials in this field.The monograph provides valuable information tailored for researchers and graduate students specializing in materials science, chemistry, engineering, and ceramic composites technology. It also serves as a beneficial resource for engineers and scientists working in sectors like aerospace, building and construction, and energy, among others. Additionally, it can be used as a guide for teaching pre-graduate students.The selection of references is carefully curated to include the most relevant sources.Comprising seven main chapters, this monograph offers a comprehensive exploration of self-healing ceramic matrix composites and also sheds light on the existing gap in environmentally friendly self-healing ceramic matrix composites, emphasizing the necessity to develop such materials.

O autorze

Dimitrios Anastasiou is a Chemist and Oenologist, with postgraduate studies in Chemistry, Food Technology and Engineering, and holds a Ph.D in Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering (Development and Applications of Environmentally Friendly Composites). He is also a writer, poet and lyricist.