| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/L19645/01 |
| Title: |
RHEOLOGY OF HIGH VOLUME LOADED CERAMIC PASTES |
| Principal Investigator: |
Binner, Professor J |
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| Department: |
Sch of Mech Materials Manuf Eng Mgt |
| Organisation: |
University of Nottingham |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 November 1996 |
Ends: |
31 December 1998 |
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91,057
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Complex fluids & soft solids |
Materials Characterisation |
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A novel, near-net-shape fabrication route for advanced ceramic bodies is being developed which is based on high solids content (7083 wt%) coagulated ceramic pastes. The process offers 4 main advantages: it is aqueous-based; flexible enough to allow 3 different forming processes to be used; can yield excellent microstructural homogeneity; and can be applied to both engineering and electro-ceramic materials. The current process requires further control of the coagulation step. This will be achieved by pursuing multidisciplinary research and extending to the ceramic system an approach which has already been applied at the University in the area of chocolate processing. Specifically, the research will (1) examine the level of charge present on the ceramic particle surfaces and determine how this affects the resulting conformation of surfactant polymer chains used in the process; (2) investigate the rheology of high solids content pastes by a range of characterisation techniques; and (3) determine the kinetics of the coagulation process itself. Benefits of the research will include: a) a novel ceramic processing method will be progressed substantially, b) some of the generic factors governing surfactant control of suspension rheology will be elucidated and c) cross fertilisation between ideas developed in two apparently unrelated industries may result in further innovation.
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