CNT reinforced ceramics

Topic

In cooperation with Fraunhofer IPA, ILT and IWU, CNT reinforced ceramics will be developed. With optimization of processing, carbon nanotube (CNT) reinforced ceramics of oxides or non-oxides with higher mechanical strength can be obtained.


Services offered
 

  • Synthesis of CNT (CVD process)
  • Processing of ceramic materials and CNTs to obtain composites
  • Mechanical characterization of composites


Technical equipment
 

  • Tools for chemical vapor deposition
  • Raman spectrometer for characterization of CNTs


Application
 

  • Armor and protection ceramics
  • Ceramic-based filters