Colloidal processing of fine ceramic powders enables the production of complex shaped
ceramics with unique micro and macro structures which are not possible to produce via …

Ceramic materials are ubiquitous in technologies operating under high mechanical, thermal
or chemical constrains. Research in ceramic processing aims at creating ceramics with …

Hierarchical cellular structures are ubiquitous in nature because of their low-density, high-
specific properties, and multifunctionality. Inspired by these systems, we created lightweight …

Foamed concrete, classified as lightweight concrete, has been commonly used in
construction applications for saving energy and reducing production transportation and …

Hierarchically porous ceramics with a high specific surface area and interconnected porosity
may find potential application as particulate filters, catalyst supports, and battery electrodes …

Bio‐inspired multi‐scaled (hierarchical) porous structures have remarkable strength and
stiffness‐to‐density properties. Direct ink writing (DIW) or robocasting, an additive …

Highly porous alumina particle stabilized foams were prepared by combining the concepts
of particle stabilized foams and gelcasting, using sulfonate surfactants and poly vinyl alcohol …

Ceramic foams with significant porosity and robust mechanical properties have received
extensive attentions. However, it is still difficult to achieve excellent compressive strength at …

Porous ceramics are promising materials for a number of functional and structural
applications that include thermal insulation, filters, bio-scaffolds for tissue engineering, and …

Closed-cell ceramics have attracted broad attention in many areas such as thermal
insulation and radomes due to their high strength, low density, and moisture isolation. In this …