In this work, the process parameters involved in the electrophoretic deposition (EPD) to
obtain thin TiN films was studied and optimised. The stability of commercial TiN nanopowder …

In this work, the combination of colloidal and powder metallurgy techniques was proposed
as an alternative route to produce Ti (C, N)-based cermets with a 15–20 vol% of Fe/Ni alloy …

Tungsten and tungsten carbide are materials with high thermomechanical response that are
used or have been proposed for extreme environment applications such as first plasma face …

In this work, the colloidal approach was used to promote a gradation in the composition of a
cermet, based on the mixture of stainless steel and Ti (C, N) during powder consolidation …

Cermets constituted by a high-speed steel matrix reinforced with 50 vol% Ti (C, N) present a
great potential due to its combination of properties, such as high wear and oxidation …

Recrystallization temperature (RCT) is a key factor influencing the working temperature
window of tungsten (W)-based plasma facing materials (PFMs). To investigate the effects of …

Because of the high-quality optical, electrical, and mechanical qualities of ceramics
composites, they have widespread usage in the aerospace and military industries. As the …

Colloidal processing techniques, based on the suspension of powders in a liquid, are very
versatile techniques to fabricate porous structures. They can provide customized pores …

This thesis is dedicated to understanding the micromechanical properties of multiphase
materials which are indispensable in today's engineering applications. The mechanical …

The outstanding mechanical and tribological properties exhibited by cemented carbides
results from the combination of two phases with different local properties. However, direct …