Nanostructured Advanced Ceramics (NASTRAC)

NASTRAC项目的目标是通过保留的纳米结构制造具有显著增强性能的散装先进陶瓷部件。这将在项目期间以试点规模加以展示。独特的是，该目标将使用大部分传统的加工路线（例如，粉末悬浮液优化，雾化以形成粉末，然后压制/烧结）来实现。合作伙伴的目标是在项目结束后的5年内实现500万至1000万英镑的销售额增长。目前全球价值170亿英镑的先进陶瓷部件在许多行业中发挥着推动作用。NASTRAC项目将侧重于2个案例研究（用于阀门和钛酸钡电容器的氧化锆插入件），并沿供应链提供沿着投入。工作将涉及应用专利技术，以创造高固体含量的悬浮液。在常规成型之后，将使用新的烧制时间表（包括微波辅助烧制）来确保保留纳米结构。将使用现场测试和/或适当的在役测试对最终组件进行评估。

The goal of the NASTRAC project is to manufacture bulk advanced ceramic components with significantly enhanced properties delivered via a retained nanostructure. This will be demonstrated during the project at a pilot-scale level. Uniquely, the goal will be achieved using largely conventional processing routes (for example, powder suspension optimisation, atomisation to form a granulate and then pressing / sintering). The partners aim to realise a combined increase in sales of £5-10M over 5 years from project end. Advanced ceramic components, currently worth £17B worldwide, play an enabling role across many sectors. The NASTRAC project will focus on 2 case studies (zirconia inserts for valves and barium titanate capacitors), with inputs along the supply chain. Work will involve applying patented technology to create high solids content suspensions. Following conventional shaping, novel firing schedules (including microwave-assisted firing) will be used to ensure the nanostructure is retained. The final components will be assessed using in-field testing and / or appropriate in-service tests.