Historically, traditional ceramics like porcelain, brick, and earthenware were primarily composed of clays and silicates and were used by early civilizations to create functional objects. Over time, ...

Advanced ceramics are inorganic and non-metallic solids produced from highly refined and purified powders. Some commonly used advanced ceramics include alumina, titanate, zirconia, silicon carbide, ...

Traditional ceramics were known to have wide-ranging applications, however their downsides and limitations gave rise to the development of advanced ceramics. Like their traditional counterparts, ...

The major attraction of structural ceramics has always been the capability of operating at temperatures far above those of metals. Structural applications now include engine components, cutting tools, ...