E. G. Butler

TL;DR: In this paper, the effect of the process parameters or starting precursor materials properties on the particle size, shape and structure have been examined by particle size measurements, TEM and scanning electron microscopy.

TL;DR: In this article, a mullite matrix containing homogeneously distributed ultra-fine (70-350 nm) pores was reinforced with NdPO4-coated woven mullite fibre mats (Nextel™ 720) leading to damage-tolerant composites with good high temperature (1300 ˚C) strength and thermal cycling resistance.

TL;DR: A low cost and reliable ceramic matrix composite fabrication route has been developed in this article, which involves the coating of 2D woven ceramic fibres (Nextel™ 720) with oxide nano-size ceramic particles by electrophoretic deposition (EPD) followed by impregnation of the coated fibres with ceramic matrix and warm pressing at 180°C to produce the “green” component ready for pressureless sintering.

TL;DR: In this article, the constitution and thermal stability of these interphases have been studied with reference to potential fibres and matrices (alumina, YAG and mullite).

TL;DR: In this article, an in-house produced zirconia sol, synthesised using hydrothermal processing, has been found to be the most successful coating material for weaving mat.