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used for the production of anatase crystalline films after annealing at
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1.10.3 Superstrong and tough ceramic nanocomposites
This chapter has highlighted the concept of developing superstrong and
tough fire retardant ceramic nanocomposites. Much previous research has
aimed at improving the fracture toughness of microcomposites. With
ceramic nanocomposites, it is possible to manufacture superstrong, super-
plastic, supertough, super chemical resistant and thermal shock resistant
materials by hybridization of microcomposites and nanocomposites and
using nano-nano processing. Further research on platelet-reinforced
nanocomposites, whisker-reinforced nanocomposites and nano-nano com-
posites with high aspect ratio ceramic nanofibres in a nano matrix is needed
for future severe applications.
1.11 Sources of further information and advice
This chapter has described various aspects of ceramic nanotechnology with
special emphasis on thermal shock resistance and flame retardancy
properties. The references, review articles, web sites and topics listed
below give more information on the fabrication, properties and possible
applications of ceramic nanocomposites.
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