Dept., Kansas State Univ.
Primary emphasis is given to materials used in energy generation, storage, and transformation.
In particular, Synthesis, processing and characterization of novel materials for high-temperature structural applications are being investigated. In particular, compounds with melting points greater than 2000C and resistant to oxidation at elevated temperatures and with high strength are being studied. The second research area involves joining of high temperature non-oxide ceramics such as SiC and Si 3 N 4 . This study focuses on investigation of joining of ceramic parts before sintering. Evolution of the joint-matrix microstructure, as well as mechanism of joint formation is studied.