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Synthetic routes to high surface area non‐oxide materials
Author(s) -
Chorley Richard W.,
Lednor Peter W.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.19910031004
Subject(s) - materials science , microstructure , ceramic , carbide , oxide , nitride , homogeneous , surface modification , metallurgy , nanotechnology , composite material , chemical engineering , layer (electronics) , physics , engineering , thermodynamics
Review: Non‐oxide ceramic compositions , such as carbides, nitrides, borides, and sulfides, in their compacted forms show outstanding mechanical strength and resistance to wear. These properties depend a defect‐free microstructure which can best be obtained through the use of homogeneous, high surface area powdered starting materials. The methods of preparing such powders, and also their use in other applications, such as catalysis, are reviewed.