Composites by Metallurgy and Combustion Synthesis

Dear Colleagues,

Powder metallurgy (PM) and combustion synthesis (CS) have become attractive fabrication routes for the preparation of a wide range of different composite materials. When compared to other melting methods, powder metallurgy techniques are highly suitable for the fabrication of composite materials with uniform distribution of reinforcements in the matrix. Combustion synthesis takes advantage of highly exothermic reactions and is efficient and economical in terms of time, energy, and cost. Combustion synthesis can be accomplished in two different modes: self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS) and the thermal explosion mode (i.e., volume combustion). The SHS technique has been recognized as a promising alternative to conventional methods of preparing advanced materials, including carbides, borides, nitrides, silicides, intermetallics, carbonitrides, composites, complex oxides, etc. Moreover, several modified SHS methods have been developed, including field-activated combustion synthesis (FACS), microwave-activated combustion synthesis (MACS), and catalytically assisted combustion synthesis.

This Special Issue on “Composites by Metallurgy and Combustion Synthesis” aims to cover recent advances in the preparation of composites via powder metallurgy and combustion synthesis. The available topics include, but are not limited to, methods and/or applications in the following areas: the improvement and optimization of related synthesis and processing techniques, ceramic composite processing, metal–ceramic composite processing, intermetallic composite processing, oxide-based composite materials, physical/mechanical property characterization, experimental validation, and other relevant phenomena. Full papers, short communications, and reviews are all welcome.

Prof. Dr. Chun-Liang Yeh
Guest Editor

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• combustion synthesis
• powder metallurgy
• ceramic composites
• metal–ceramic composites
• intermetallic composites
• oxide-based composites
• kinetics of synthesis
• properties of composites