Silicon carbide- from synthesis to application: a review

Abstract

Abstract. This paper provides a review of the synthesis techniques that are used to produce nanostructured silicon carbide. The synthesis methods, consisting of carbothermal reduction, chemical vapor deposition, laser ablation, sol-gel and microwave heating are described. The silicon carbide properties and application are also explained. The paper then discusses the limitations of previous studies which involved complicated equipment and processes, that limit their further application and act as a barrier to further research and development in many fields.

Cam Elyaf Takviyeli Polyester (CTP) Kompozit Malzemelerde Kullanılan Doğal Elyaflar ve Dolgu Maddeleri

“…SiC bakır ile karşılaştırıldığında daha yüksek ısıl iletkenliğe sahiptir. SiC başlıca özellikleri; iyi mekanik mukavemet, sertlik, mükemmel oksidasyon direnci, termal kararlılık ve iletkenlik, düşük ısıl genleşme katsayısı, iyi aşınma direnci ve termal şok direncidir [80,81].…”

Tackling the Challenging Determination of Trace Elements in Ultrapure Silicon Carbide by LA-ICP-MS

“…Silicon carbide (SiC) is a deeply studied semiconductor and it is increasingly used to produce advanced ceramics thanks to its exceptional physicochemical properties, such as being lightweight, chemically inert, having a wide bandgap and outstanding magnetic, thermal, mechanical, optical and electronic properties [ 1 , 2 ]. Given these features, SiC finds application as a major component of materials in a variety of industrial sectors, such as semiconductors, cutting materials, grinding materials, high-temperature energy conversion systems, nuclear reactors, and fusion reactors [ 3 , 4 , 5 ]. However, the purity of SiC is becoming a critical factor for the development of new and highly technological applications (e.g., photovoltaics, electronics).…”

Synthesis and Properties of Silicon Carbide (Review)

“…Silicon carbide is used in the metallurgical industry as a refractory material, in the production of abrasive, cutting and grinding tools, in the nuclear power industry, in the production of jewelry, in heating elements, in electronics, etc. [5].…”

“…It is these properties that contribute significantly to making SiC based materials the best for applications in electronic devices such as power electronics, field emission, sensors, etc. [5]. In addition, SiC is used as blue and ultraviolet diodes due to its ability to emit high intensity and stable ultraviolet and blue-green light.…”

“…Nanotechnology-based silicon carbide is becoming an increasingly economical and efficient material in engineering and industry. Thus, the use of SiC in optoelectronics, microelectronics, nanodevices, nanocomposites, hydrophobic devices, biomedical technology is important and useful for humanity [5].…”