Introduction

The Division mainly conduct research work on multi-scale structure designing and processing of high-performance ceramics and composites.;Recently, they are focusing on developing layered ternary ceramics like Ti3SiC2, Ti3AlC2 and Ti2AlC, which combine the merits of both metals and ceramics.The salient properties of these ternaries include high-strength and modulus, damage tolerance at room temperature,resistance to thermal shock and high-temperature oxidation, being readily machinable characteristic by conventional cutting tools and electrical-discharge method,electrical conduction and self-lubrication.The purpose is to establish the relationship between atomic, electronic, microstructure, structure and the properties of these ternary ceramics.Meanwhile, they are interested in developing low-cost techniques for the processing of bulk and low-dimensional (powders and thin films) materials,investigating the fatigue behavior under static, dynamic and cyclic load,as well as the thermal/chemical stability of these materials.

Research Groups

1. Processing of High-performance Ceramics and Composites (Leader:Prof. Yan-chun ZHOU)
2. Multi-scale Structure Feature and Properties of Ceramics (Leader:Dr.Jing-yang WANG)
3. Thermal/Chemical Stability of Ceramics at High Temperatures (Leader:Dr. Mei-shuan LI)

Research Areas

1. Multi-scale designing and processing of high-temperature ceramics and composites.
2. Developing low-cost techniques for the processing of bulk and low-dimensional (powders and thin films) materials.
3. Investigating the fatigue behavior under static, dynamic and cyclic load, as well as the thermal/chemical stability of ceramics and composites.