{"title":"Content of crystalline silica phases in porcelain stoneware","authors":"Chiara Molinari, Sonia Conte, Michele Dondi, Chiara Zanelli","doi":"10.1016/j.oceram.2024.100650","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oceram.2024.100650","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Kitchen and bathroom countertop is a demanding application, where high aesthetic standards must combine with durability, ease of maintenance, and resistance to heat, stain, scratch and chipping. The hard materials and composites used for high-end countertops usually contain crystalline silica phases that can be inhaled by workers during drilling and cutting operations. The occurrence of silicosis and other respiratory diseases in machining workers makes it important to know exactly how much crystalline silica is present in countertop materials. This paper collects over 300 quantitative determinations of quartz and cristobalite in porcelain stoneware products and compare these contents with other countertop materials. The sum of crystalline silica phases in porcelain stoneware is on average 21 ± 5 % by weight (mostly quartz). This content is lower than granite (∼30 %) and much lower than engineered stone (∼90 %). Possible ways to reduce the amount of crystalline silica phases in ceramic slabs are overviewed and critically discussed.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":34140,"journal":{"name":"Open Ceramics","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100650"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666539524001147/pdfft?md5=6f5d11c1828fa2ff244f0cbc45368b28&pid=1-s2.0-S2666539524001147-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141954690","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Open CeramicsPub Date : 2024-07-29DOI: 10.1016/j.oceram.2024.100649
Toni Wille , Andreas Hopf , Michel Layher , Jens Bliedtner , Albert Kerber , Lucas Bloß
{"title":"Investigations on the processing of ceramic materials using Fused Filament Fabrication","authors":"Toni Wille , Andreas Hopf , Michel Layher , Jens Bliedtner , Albert Kerber , Lucas Bloß","doi":"10.1016/j.oceram.2024.100649","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oceram.2024.100649","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This paper represents the current status of the investigation into the processing of ceramic components, using Fused Filament Fabrication (“FFF”). The process chain, beginning from the additive manufacturing (“AM”), through the post processing, the debinding and sintering procedure, to the finished part is described. The examined materials are silicon nitride (Si<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>) and silicon carbide (SSiC), prepared by the company SiCeram/Qsil. Furthermore, comprehensive investigations on the materials are done, both in the green and in the sintered state. In addition, sources of occurring problems and defects in the process chain are pointed out and possible solutions are shown. Finally, the current status of investigations, regarding to the transfer into the industry, is discussed.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":34140,"journal":{"name":"Open Ceramics","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100649"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666539524001135/pdfft?md5=b41416544276129f8b87c41542693e12&pid=1-s2.0-S2666539524001135-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141954691","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Open CeramicsPub Date : 2024-07-26DOI: 10.1016/j.oceram.2024.100629
Erik Kornfellner , Filip Jelínek , Laszlo Jaksa , Anna Lebhard , Daniel Bomze , Martin Schwentenwein , Francesco Moscato
{"title":"Assessment of geometrical variability in 3D printed ZrO2: Effects of printing and thermal post-processing","authors":"Erik Kornfellner , Filip Jelínek , Laszlo Jaksa , Anna Lebhard , Daniel Bomze , Martin Schwentenwein , Francesco Moscato","doi":"10.1016/j.oceram.2024.100629","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oceram.2024.100629","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>3D printing is developing rapidly and enables the production of parts manufactured using different materials. These includes zirconium dioxide (ZrO<sub>2</sub>), which can be of particular interest for bone tissue engineering and implantology. However, highly accurate part-dimensions are a must for these applications, which is why this study addresses geometrical deviations which occur during the printing process and thermal post-processing.</p><p>Six sets of test geometries with 50 individual features were 3D printed with two different ZrO<sub>2</sub> slurries (3 mol% yttria-stabilized ZrO<sub>2</sub>) and scanned with a profilometer. After debinding and sintering, the profilometer scan was repeated and the deviations and shrinkage factors were determined.</p><p>A notable difference is observed when the same ceramic is processed using two different slurries. For instance, one used ceramic slurry, <em>LithaCon 210</em>, exhibits shrinkage factors of <span><math><mi>s</mi><mi>h</mi><msub><mrow><mi>r</mi></mrow><mrow><mi>X</mi><mi>Y</mi></mrow></msub><mo>=</mo><mn>21.2</mn><mo>±</mo><mn>3.4</mn><mi>%</mi></math></span> <span><math><mrow><mo>(</mo><mrow><mi>n</mi><mo>=</mo><mn>78</mn></mrow><mo>)</mo></mrow></math></span> and <span><math><mi>s</mi><mi>h</mi><msub><mrow><mi>r</mi></mrow><mrow><mi>Z</mi></mrow></msub><mo>=</mo><mn>23.6</mn><mo>±</mo><mn>0.54</mn><mi>%</mi></math></span> <span><math><mrow><mo>(</mo><mrow><mi>n</mi><mo>=</mo><mn>24</mn></mrow><mo>)</mo></mrow></math></span> for protruding structures, while the other ceramic slurry, <em>LithaCon 280</em>, shows shrinkage factors of <span><math><mi>s</mi><mi>h</mi><msub><mrow><mi>r</mi></mrow><mrow><mi>X</mi><mi>Y</mi></mrow></msub><mo>=</mo><mn>21.7</mn><mo>±</mo><mn>3.3</mn><mi>%</mi></math></span> <span><math><mrow><mo>(</mo><mrow><mi>n</mi><mo>=</mo><mn>78</mn></mrow><mo>)</mo></mrow></math></span> and <span><math><mi>s</mi><mi>h</mi><msub><mrow><mi>r</mi></mrow><mrow><mi>Z</mi></mrow></msub><mo>=</mo><mn>24.5</mn><mo>±</mo><mn>0.55</mn><mi>%</mi></math></span> <span><math><mrow><mo>(</mo><mrow><mi>n</mi><mo>=</mo><mn>24</mn></mrow><mo>)</mo></mrow></math></span>.</p><p>Geometric deviations differed for intruding (like holes and slots) and protruding (like pillars) geometries, being more pronounced in case of intruding geometries, especially where printing overhangs occur.</p><p>Although the shrinkage during sintering needs further investigation, these experimental findings are a good starting point to validate and refine simulation models for shrinkage and improve production processes of 3D printed ceramics.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":34140,"journal":{"name":"Open Ceramics","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100629"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666539524000932/pdfft?md5=f50cfc88450e1d421b8d61bf212e512f&pid=1-s2.0-S2666539524000932-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141846979","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Solar salt encapsulated into 3D printed activated carbon/alumina supports for thermal energy storage applications","authors":"Irene Díaz-Herrezuelo , Quentin Falcoz , Audrey Soum-Glaude , Manuel Belmonte","doi":"10.1016/j.oceram.2024.100648","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oceram.2024.100648","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The encapsulation of phase change materials (PCMs) into additive manufactured porous supports is attracting great interest for developing thermal energy storage (TES) materials with improved energy performance. Here, highly porous (86 %) self-supported 3D activated carbon/alumina supports are fabricated by direct ink writing (DIW) and, then, infiltrated with solar salt, a highly corrosive PCM with a melting temperature around 220 °C commonly employed in concentrated solar power plants. This novel, robust, chemically compatible, and lightweight infiltrated 3DTES exhibits good thermal energy storage efficiency (70 %) and thermal stability, high energy storage density (381 J g<sup>−1</sup>), and avoids the liquid leakage of the molten salt. Besides, the 3D activated carbon/alumina support promotes a better ability to absorb solar energy (79 %) and enhances the thermal conductivity of the solar salt (up to 64 %). These results validate the use of DIW for manufacturing innovative TES with an enhanced energy storage behaviour.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":34140,"journal":{"name":"Open Ceramics","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100648"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666539524001123/pdfft?md5=8d6504d4a36fcc74dc5d4553eb7a56ff&pid=1-s2.0-S2666539524001123-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141842736","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Open CeramicsPub Date : 2024-07-26DOI: 10.1016/j.oceram.2024.100647
Marc Bohner, Fabrizio Bigolin, Isabelle Bohner, Thomas Imwinkelried, Yassine Maazouz, Pascal Michel, Christoph Stähli, Yves Viecelli, Nicola Döbelin
{"title":"The reactivity of α-tricalcium phosphate powders is affected by minute amounts of β-calcium pyrophosphate and by the synthesis temperature","authors":"Marc Bohner, Fabrizio Bigolin, Isabelle Bohner, Thomas Imwinkelried, Yassine Maazouz, Pascal Michel, Christoph Stähli, Yves Viecelli, Nicola Döbelin","doi":"10.1016/j.oceram.2024.100647","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oceram.2024.100647","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>α-tricalcium phosphate (α-TCP) is the most widespread raw material for hydraulic calcium phosphate cements (CPCs). CPCs are widely used in bone repair due to their injectability, setting ability, and osteoconductivity. This study investigated the reactivity of α-TCP powders, focusing on the impact of minor phase impurities, β-calcium pyrophosphate and hydroxyapatite, and the synthesis temperature. The α-TCP powders were synthesized via a solid-state reaction of calcium carbonate and anhydrous dicalcium phosphate, with varying Ca/P molar ratios (1.4850–1.5075) and synthesis temperatures (1175°C–1350 °C). Powders produced with a Ca/P molar ratio below 1.50 and synthesized at a temperature above the melting point of β-CPP (1296 °C) had a broader size distribution and a two to fourfold lower hydraulic reactivity. Conversely, a higher Ca/P molar ratio improved reactivity. The study underscores the importance of precise control over synthesis parameters to enhance the performance of α-TCP-based CPCs, offering insights for optimizing material design in biomedical applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":34140,"journal":{"name":"Open Ceramics","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100647"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666539524001111/pdfft?md5=c03a5b413d5c285272ed88e4e61510d9&pid=1-s2.0-S2666539524001111-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141845241","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Open CeramicsPub Date : 2024-07-20DOI: 10.1016/j.oceram.2024.100645
MA Zaed , Jayesh Cherusseri , R. Saidur , K.H. Tan , A.K. Pandey
{"title":"Synthesis and characterization of hierarchical Ti3C2Tx MXene/graphitic-carbon nitride/activated carbon@luffa sponge composite for enhanced water desalination","authors":"MA Zaed , Jayesh Cherusseri , R. Saidur , K.H. Tan , A.K. Pandey","doi":"10.1016/j.oceram.2024.100645","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oceram.2024.100645","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this study, advanced solar steam technologies are explored for their potential applications in seawater desalination and wastewater purification. We have developed a three-dimensional photothermal evaporator using MXene, luffa sponge (LS), graphitic-carbon nitride (GCN) and activated carbon (AC). The hierarchical Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>x</sub> MXene/GCN/AC@LS composite photothermal evaporator exhibits superior thermostability, pH stability, and mechanical durability. The Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>x</sub> MXene/GCN/AC@LS composite evaporator having a dimension of 1.25 cm displays excellent performance, leading to a high evaporation rate of 2.6 kg m<sup>−2</sup>h<sup>−1</sup> and a high solar-thermal conversion efficiency of 96 % under 1 sun illumination. This high efficiency is attributed to the good light absorption by the Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>x</sub> MXene/GCN/AC@LS composite coupled with a better wetting through the internal microchannels of the LS, which envisages a faster water delivery and evaporation of water. The Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>x</sub> MXene/GCN/AC@LS composite captures the residual heat from the sidewall surface as an additional source of energy.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":34140,"journal":{"name":"Open Ceramics","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100645"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666539524001093/pdfft?md5=a26a03f564d0b3c4dc485cbb6fd263c8&pid=1-s2.0-S2666539524001093-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141732240","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Open CeramicsPub Date : 2024-07-18DOI: 10.1016/j.oceram.2024.100646
Alexandra C. Austin , Amy J. Knorpp , Jon G. Bell , Huw Shiel , Luca Artiglia , Katharina Marquardt , Michael Stuer
{"title":"Synthesis of B-site high-entropy BaTi0.2Hf0.2Zr0.2Y0.2Nb0.2O3 with water sensing properties","authors":"Alexandra C. Austin , Amy J. Knorpp , Jon G. Bell , Huw Shiel , Luca Artiglia , Katharina Marquardt , Michael Stuer","doi":"10.1016/j.oceram.2024.100646","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oceram.2024.100646","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A barium-based perovskite structured ceramic with five different B-site cations was prepared by a solid-state synthesis method. The phase and chemical homogeneity of the synthesised material was verified using x-ray diffraction and energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy, showing the successful synthesis of a single-phase perovskite structure with Ba A-site and Ti, Hf, Zr, Y, Nb, B-site cations. Ultra-high vacuum x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy was used to reveal the valence states of the constituent elements. Conventional, two-step and spark plasma sintering were used to form dense pellets with limited grain growth. The room temperature electrical characteristics of the sintered pellets were investigated by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy where a conductivity increase of two orders of magnitude was observed in a water-bearing atmosphere. Synchrotron-based ambient-pressure x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy performed under water-bearing and dry conditions suggest that the conductivity increase is related to the incorporation of hydroxyl groups into the perovskite structure.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":34140,"journal":{"name":"Open Ceramics","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100646"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266653952400110X/pdfft?md5=e7ce818e7f6e9335419cc56276e9911f&pid=1-s2.0-S266653952400110X-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141949636","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sustainable valorization of mining waste: Phosphate sludge repurposing for advanced ceramic production","authors":"Mohamed Amine Harech , Imane Anasser , Tariq Labbilta , Younes Abouliatim , Youssef El Hafiane , Lahbib Nibou , Agnès Smith , Mohamed Mesnaoui","doi":"10.1016/j.oceram.2024.100640","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oceram.2024.100640","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Managing the vast quantities of waste constantly generated by mining activities is one of the major environmental and economic problems facing mankind today. Fluorapatite is separated from the associated gangue minerals by a series of crushing and screening, washing, and flotation processes. These processes produce a significant amount of phosphate sludge, which is stored on the mine site in drift rock and large surface ponds. One possible environmental option is to reuse it as an alternative raw material in ceramics and building materials. Consequently, two phosphate sludges from two different Moroccan towns, Youssoufia and Khouribga, were studied. Due to the complexity of these raw materials resulting from long geological processes, in-depth physical, chemical, mineralogical, and thermal characterization is required. Dry compressed powder pellets were sintered at 900 °C, 1000 °C, and 1100 °C for 2 h. The study focuses on the effect of sintering temperature on mineralogical transformations and ceramic properties such as apparent porosity, water absorption, and mechanical strength. At 1100 °C, a slight increase in density was observed for both phosphate sludges. Water absorption was reduced by 2.51 % in both sludges for pellets sintered at 1100 °C compared to those sintered at 900 °C. Mechanical strength improved significantly, with an increase of about 60 % for samples sintered at 1100 °C, recording 227 N for Youssoufia sludge and 247 N for Khouribga sludge. This work has provided new data on the physical, chemical, mineralogical, and thermal changes in ceramics as the sintering temperature increases. These data will be useful for the manufacture of high-value ceramics.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":34140,"journal":{"name":"Open Ceramics","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100640"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666539524001044/pdfft?md5=188f9c9ff352ee90b4788bcf7a6cd79e&pid=1-s2.0-S2666539524001044-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141729579","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Open CeramicsPub Date : 2024-07-14DOI: 10.1016/j.oceram.2024.100644
Mickael Coëffe Desvaux , Andréas Flaureau , Nicolas Pradeilles , Olivier Rapaud , Sophie Beaudet Savignat , Alexandre Maître
{"title":"Spark plasma sintering of silicon(oxy-)nitride/boron nitride composites and their subsequent thermo-physical properties","authors":"Mickael Coëffe Desvaux , Andréas Flaureau , Nicolas Pradeilles , Olivier Rapaud , Sophie Beaudet Savignat , Alexandre Maître","doi":"10.1016/j.oceram.2024.100644","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oceram.2024.100644","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Silicon nitride and boron nitride (Si<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>/h-BN) based ceramic composites were prepared by Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) using aluminium oxide (Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>) and/or yttrium oxide (Y<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>) as sintering additives. The amount of h-BN introduced varied from 0 vol.% to 20 vol.% in order to study its influence on ceramic properties. In the same way, the amount of oxide additives has been controlled and the influence of the additive's nature on the final properties has been underlined. The sintering temperature has been selected in order to obtain equivalent relative densities. The formation of β-SiAlON has been underlined by XRD and TEM analysis. Moreover, due to the fast-sintering process, amorphous secondary phase has been formed. Mechanical properties (hardness, fracture toughness, Young modulus) and thermal diffusivity have been evaluated. It appears that the nature of the oxide additive used plays an important role on the mechanical and thermal behaviour of Si<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>/h-BN composites.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":34140,"journal":{"name":"Open Ceramics","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100644"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666539524001081/pdfft?md5=cf640340a5c66d1beb4cd353ce694e7f&pid=1-s2.0-S2666539524001081-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141690508","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Open CeramicsPub Date : 2024-07-14DOI: 10.1016/j.oceram.2024.100641
Kazuyuki Kohama
{"title":"Compositional effects of Si–Mg–Al composite fillers on the interfacial microstructure and high-temperature strength of SiC/SiC brazed joints","authors":"Kazuyuki Kohama","doi":"10.1016/j.oceram.2024.100641","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oceram.2024.100641","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study proposes the use of Al-added Si–Mg composite fillers for low-temperature joining of SiC while maintaining high-temperature reliability of the joints. SiC was brazed at 1100 °C using the fillers with various compositions, based on Mg-evaporation-induced isothermal solidification of Si. The interfacial microstructure and mechanical properties of the joint were determined for different Al and Mg compositions in the filler. The added Al promoted Mg evaporation during joining, which increased the joint strength by mitigating the brittleness of the Si-based bonding layers. However, metallic Al remained in the bonding layers, which deteriorated the high-temperature joint strength. Higher Mg and Al concentrations in the filler promoted MgAl<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> formation in the bonding layers that correlated with Al particle refinement. This contributed to an improvement of the joint properties, with the flexural strength at 1200 °C in air exceeding 60 MPa.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":34140,"journal":{"name":"Open Ceramics","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100641"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666539524001056/pdfft?md5=616f4e40cccd88b127dbccf8301a6ead&pid=1-s2.0-S2666539524001056-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141691540","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}