| Abstract Scope |
Silicon nitride (Si3N4) based ceramics are well-known as low density materials with high strength and toughness. Silicon nitride, known as a typical dielectric material, is an ideal candidate for several structural applications, even at high temperatures. The addition of graphene or carbon nanotubes to silicon nitride to create ceramic nanocomposites gives rise to promising applications in a wide range of fields such as electronics, biomedical aids, membranes, flexible wearable sensors and actuators. The presentation shows how the use of different reinforcing phases and sintering methods affects microstructure and as a result, mechanical properties, electrical conductivity and friction coefficients of the final silicon nitride nanocomposites. |