In-situ shock performance investigation of lightweight ceramic nanocomposites
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Sheffield
Department Name: Materials Science and Engineering
Abstract
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| Shaowei Zhang (Principal Investigator) |
Publications
Wen Y
(2014)
One-step gas-solid reaction synthesis of W@WS2 nanorattles and their novel catalytic activity.
in Nanoscale
Wen Y
(2015)
Low temperature synthesis of ZrS 2 nanoflakes and their catalytic activity
in RSC Advances
Zhang S
(2013)
Low Temperature Synthesis of High Quality Zirconium Carbide Powder
in Applied Mechanics and Materials
Zhang S
(2014)
Low temperature preparation of tungsten nanoparticles from molten salt
in Powder Technology
| Description | A range of nanosized ceramic powders for armour applications, including WS2, MoS2, W and carbides were synthesised at low temperatures by using various novel techniques such as molten salt synthesis and low temperature pyrolysis. These powders were used to prepare several types of nanocomposites and their shock resistance investigated. These composites have shown good mechanical properties such as mechanical strength and hardness, and thus could be potentially used for armour applications. |
| Exploitation Route | The findings could be used by other researchers working on composite materials. |
| Sectors | Aerospace Defence and Marine Chemicals Electronics Security and Diplomacy |