Synthesis of yttria stabilized zirconia - multi-walled nanotube nanocomposites by direct in-situ growth of MWNTs on zirconia particles KU Leuven
Zirconia is one of the most widely investigated structural ceramics and is widely used as a refractory material in metallurgy and structural components for engine applications. Zirconia exhibits high strength, fracture toughness and wear resistance properties compared to other ceramics, but like all other ceramics, it is brittle. Various attempts have been made to reinforce Zirconia with reinforcing fibers2-26. Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) are 100 ...