This paper reviews the crystal chemistry, synthesis, densification, microstructure, mechanical
properties, and oxidation behavior of zirconium diboride (ZrB2) and hafnium diboride (HfB2) …

This study reviews densification behaviour, mechanical properties, thermal, and electrical
conductivities of the ZrB2 ceramics and ZrB2-based composites. Hot-pressing is the most …

Ultra-high temperature ceramics (UHTCs) have played a significant role in fulfilling demands
for the thermal protection system (TPS) in the aerospace sector, however, a promising …

Analytical modeling of thermal and mechanical response is a fundamental step in the design
process for ultra-high-temperature ceramic components, such as nose tips and wing leading …

Advances in micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) resulted in the fabrication of
electronic and optic devices which generate high amounts of heat in a small space …

Thermophysical properties were investigated for zirconium diboride (ZrB2) and ZrB2–30
vol% silicon carbide (SiC) ceramics. Thermal conductivities were calculated from measured …

Ultra-high-temperature materials have applications in aerospace and nuclear industry. They
are usually subjected to complex thermal environments during service. The mechanical …

Flexural strengths at room temperature, at 1400° C in air and at room temperature after 1h
oxidation at 1400° C were determined for ZrB2-and HfB2-based ultra-high temperature …

Conventional gas turbine blades often face corrosion and oxidation at high temperatures.
For resolving these problems, another way in addition to the cooling ducts is selecting …

The use of inorganic solid-ionic conductors with a metal electrode, has been proposed as a
way to increase energy density, decrease capacity loss and prevent failure from metal …