RIA: Densification of Ceramic Matrix Composites

该RIA奖的目的是了解在颗粒压坯中加入低体积分数的夹杂物时，陶瓷基质致密化速度降低的原因。将进行以下实验：(1)确定可用于预测复合材料致密化的关键参数，以及(2)探索工艺变量影响关键参数的方式。这一理解将导致生产致密、无缺陷的陶瓷复合材料的加工策略。

The goal of this RIA award is to understand the reasons for the reduction in the densification rate of ceramic matrices when low volume fractions of inclusions are incorporated in the particle compact. Experiments will be performed to: (1) identify critical parameters that can be used to predict the densification of the composites, and (2) explore the ways in which processing variables affect the critical parameters. This understanding will lead to processing strategies that produce dense, defect- free ceramic composites.