“…Several reaction‐based processes have been developed that combine the synthesis of the desired phase or phases with shaping of the ceramic or composite (Table I). These techniques include reaction bonding, 6–8 directed metal oxidation, 9–13 displacive compensation of porosity, 14–16 alumina–aluminide alloys, 17–19 co‐continuous ceramic composites, 20–22 and reactive metal penetration 23–27 . Among the advantages of these techniques are low‐temperature processing, increased control over microstructure development and properties, and the use of cheaper, more abundant precursors 1 .…”