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 2000 C 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.