Innovative Processing of Films and Nanocrystalline Powders

Description

The use of advanced engineering ceramic films and powders for structural and functional applications is expanding rapidly. Improved materials and innovative methods of fabrication are needed to enhance the engineering performance and reduction of production costs. This text seeks to highlight innovative/cost-effective material-processing methods, at a mature production stage and also in development. In addition, issues and strategies associated with scaling-up are emphasized. Content: Front Matter • Preface • Table of Contents 1. Review of Advances in Processing Methods: Films and Nanocrystalline Powders 2. Process Principles and Applications of Novel and Cost-Effective ESAVD Based Methods 3. Application of Pulsed Injection MOCVD to the Deposition of Oxide Single Layers and Superlattices 4. Novel Synthesis of Nanocrystalline Diamond Films 5. CCVD: Low-Cost Vapour Deposition of Thin Films in the Open Atmosphere 6. Hypersonic Plasma Particle Deposition of Nanocrystalline Coatings 7. Aerosol-Based Flame Synthesis: A Microreactor for Silica Nanoparticles 8. Synthesis of Nanopowders by the Microwave Plasma Process - Basic Considerations and Perspectives for Scaling Up 9. Deposition of Electron Beam Evaporant in a Low Vacuum Gas Flow Environment Index