Ceramics, Ceramic Matrix Composite and Glass Technologies

Research to determine the properties and characteristics of structural ceramic materials, including ceramic matrix composites (CMCs), and glass ceramics, fibre and particulate reinforcements, microstructural analysis, etc. Research leading to improved processes for making and shaping new structural ceramic materials, etc., for applications in armour and aeroengine systems.
Also includes application of ceramic technologies for high performance device packaging. Includes research to develop material modelling to improve ceramic material design and understand the behaviour of ceramic materials.

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