Ceramics and Composite Materials

Nanostructured Ceramics

Nanostructured ceramics have opened new avenues in material science, enhancing mechanical strength, thermal stability, and electrical conductivity at the nanoscale. These materials are synthesized through advanced techniques such as chemical vapor deposition (CVD), sol-gel processes, and physical vapor deposition (PVD), allowing for precise control over nanometric features. Nanostructured ceramics excel in applications ranging from biomedical devices to high-performance electronics, providing superior properties for self-healing capabilities, wear resistance, and energy storage systems. Advances in characterization tools like transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) facilitate the study of grain boundaries, phase distributions, and defect structures. Research breakthroughs include the development of multifunctional nanostructured ceramics that combine structural support with advanced electronic functionalities. Despite their potential, challenges remain in scaling production, maintaining uniform nanostructure distribution, and ensuring long-term stability under various environmental conditions.