A comparative study of viscous polymer processed ceramics based on aqueous and non-aqueous binder systems

Influence of processing parameters on the polymer phase, microstructure and macroscopic properties of poly(vinilidene fluoride)/Pb(Zr0.53Ti0.47)O3 composites

“…These composite materials combine the best properties of the FE ceramics (high piezoelectric coefficients, low dielectric and mechanical losses, good thermal properties, large range of dielectric constant) with the advantages of the polymers properties (low density, high resistivity, excellent mechanical properties, formability and low cost) [9][10][11]. The micro-geometry of the FE ceramics inclusions and the interface between the filler and the matrix play an important role in the macroscopic electrical and mechanical properties of the composites due, among other factors, to the connectivity of the individual phases [12,13].…”

Green ceramic machining: A top-down approach for the rapid fabrication of complex-shaped ceramics

“…5c insert) because of the high solid loading and green density in gelforming processing. 28 Another possible application for the GCM is the ceramics dental crowns or bridges used in restorative dentistry. Currently, most ceramic dental crowns and bridges have been fabricated using direct machining of either fully sintered or partially sintered ceramics.…”

Development of piezoelectric actuators for active X-ray optics

“…PZT powders (TRS610C, TRS Technologies, Inc., USA) were mixed with the polymer binder, polyvinyl butyral (PVB), solvent and plasticisers and twin-roll milled to obtain the dough. The details of the general fabrication procedure of VPP method are described elsewhere [11,16]. The VPP ceramic dough was shaped into membranes with controlled thickness using a calendering and laminating process.…”