MSE-326: Ceramic and colloidal processing

Lectures in this course (45)

Covers the basics of ceramic and colloidal processing, including the importance of quality powders and the unique qualities of ceramics.

Covers the elaboration of ceramics, quality powders, microstructure effects, and applications in various technologies.

Explores the significance of mixing in ceramics and other industries, emphasizing the impact of homogeneity and cohesion on electrical properties.

Explores polymer solutions, steric stabilization, micelles, and colloids with a focus on surfactants.

Explores the role of surfactants and micelles in achieving steric stability for ceramic production.

Explores colloidal stability, emphasizing the importance of particle size distribution and the role of surfactants in achieving better dispersion.

Explores colloidal stability, Hamaker constant, and particle interactions in colloidal systems.

Explores ceramic forming methods, emphasizing particle packing, compaction, additives, ejection, and slip casting practical aspects.

Explores ceramic forming methods, drying kinetics, crack formation, and binder removal techniques.

Explores ceramic forming methods like dry pressing and slip casting.

Explores ceramic forming methods, emphasizing drying, binder removal, and additive manufacturing techniques for ceramics.

Explores the basics of sintering, including diffusion mechanisms, control parameters, and vapor pressure effects on curved surfaces.

Explores the fundamentals of sintering in ceramics, covering matter transport mechanisms, stages of sintering, and microstructure evolution.

Explores the fundamentals of sintering, emphasizing diffusion mechanisms, surface energy changes, and solid-state kinetics.

Explores the sintering process, focusing on mechanisms, stages, and densification competition, revealing insights into solid-state sintering.

Explores grain growth during sintering and its effects on ceramics' properties.

Explores ceramic processing fundamentals, including sintering mechanisms, shaping techniques, and the importance of powder characterization.

Explores grain growth, dopants effect, pore evolution, and liquid phase sintering in ceramics.

Covers Ceramic and Colloidal Processing, including practical work, exercises, and an exam session via Zoom.

Explores the physical, chemical, and morphological analysis of powders, emphasizing sampling accuracy and quality control.

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