Nitride Ceramics Combustion Synthesis, Properties and Applications

A comprehensive overview of recent developments in the field of non-oxide ceramics with special emphasis placed on the combustion synthesis of group I-VI nitrides and oxynitrides. To ensure the widest possible perspective, the authors are experts in academia, industry, or government research, and each chapter discusses different synthetic methods and process parameters, as well as important material properties and applications.
The result is invaluable reading for researchers and practitioners in the industry as well as those looking for an introduction to the field. It is equally of great interest to chemists and materials scientists as well as engineers working in the area of inorganic and solid-state chemistry, structural and functional materials, catalysis, metallurgy, and electrochemistry.

Alexander A. Gromov is a Humboldt Experienced Researcher and a Visiting Professor at the Georg Simon Ohm Technical University in Nürnberg, Germany, since 2013. Having obtained his academic degrees from Tomsk Polytechnic University (TPU, Russia), he spent most of his career working for TPU, KIT (Karlsruhe, Germany), Fraunhofer ICT (Pfinztal, Germany), University of Ulsan (South Korea) and the Aerospace Engineering Department at Milan Polytechnic University (Polimi, Italy). He has authored over 150 scientific publications and several books and has received numerous Russian scientific awards, including the Russian Academy of Science Medal in 2009.

Liudmila Chukhlomina is a leading researcher at the Department of Structural Macrokinetics, Tomsk Scientific Center, Russia, since 1989. She graduated from Tomsk State University (Russia) in 1978 and then worked in the Scientific Research Institute of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics by Tomsk State University. Dr. Chukhlomina has authored over 130 scientific publications and several books and is also a reviewer for the Russian Foundation for Basic Research.

Foreword
Preface

COMBUSTION SYNTHESIS OF NITRIDES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF CERAMIC MATERIALS OF NEW GENERATION
Introduction
Peculiarities of Phase and Structure Formation of Metal and Nonmetal Nitrides in Combustion Mode
Dependence of SHS Nitride Composition and Structure on Infiltration Combustion Mode
SHS Equipment for Powder Synthesis
Synthesis of SHS-Ceramics Based on Silicon and Aluminum Nitrides and SiAlON Powders
Direct Production of Materials and Items Based on Nitride Ceramics by SHS Gasostating
Conclusion

COMBUSTION SYNTHESIS OF BORON NITRIDE CERAMICS: FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS
Introduction
Combustion in Boron-Nitrogen System
Mechanism of Structure Formation in CS Wave
Combustion Synthesis of Nitride-Based Ceramics
Final Remarks

COMBUSTION SYNTHESIS OF ALUMINUM NITRIDE (AIN) POWDERS WITH CONTROLLED GRAIN MORPHOLOGIES
Introduction
Combustion Synthesis of Quasi-Aligned AlN Nanowhiskers
Enhanced Thermal Conductivity of Polymer Composites Filled with 3D Brush-Like AlN Nanowhiskers by Combustion Method
Growth of Flower-Like AlN by Combustion Synthesis Assisted with Mechanical Activation
Combustion Synthesis of AlN Porous-Shell Hollow Spheres
Summary and Conclusions

COMBUSTION SYNTHESIS AND SPARK PLASMA SINTERING OF ß-SiAlON
Introduction
CS of High-Purity ß-SiAlON and Densification by SPS
Physical Properties of CS-SPSed ß-SiAlON
Corrosion Resistance
Conclusions of This Chapter

COMBUSTION SYNTHESIS OF AlN (Al3O3N), BN, ZrN, AND TiN IN AIR AND CERAMIC APPLICATION
Thermochemical Features of Aluminum Particles Combustion (Theoretical Background)
Chemical Features of Metals Combustion in Air (Experimental Background)
Nitrides (Oxynitrides) Formation by Metal Powder Combustion in Air
Applcation of the Synthesized Nitrides and Oxynitrides in Dense Ceramics

COMBUSTION SYNTHESIS OF NITRIDES OF VANADIUM, NIOBIUM, AND TANTALUM
Introduction
Experimental Methods of Approach
Results and Discussion
Conclusions

SYNTHESIS OF NITRIDES BY SHS OF FERROALLOYS IN NITROGEN
Introduction
Synthesis of Silicon Nitride by Combustion of Ferrosilicon in Nitrogen
Synthesis of Vanadium Nitride by Combustion of Ferrovanadium in Nitrogen
Synthesis of Niobium Nitride by Combustion of Ferrovniobium in Nitrogen
Synthesis of Titanium Nitride by Combustion of Ferrovtitanium in Nitrogen
Combustion of Ferrochromium in Nitrogen and Synthesis of Chromium Nitride
Combustion of Ferroboron in Nitrogen and Synthesis of Boron Nitride
Application Prospects of Products of Combustion of Ferroalloys in Nitrogen
Conclusions

HALIDES IN SHS AZIDE TECHNOLOGY OF NITRIDES OBTAINING
Introduction
The Use of Ammonia Halides
The Use of Halides of Elements to be Nitrided
The Use of Complexing Halides of Elements to be Nitrided and Alkaline Metals
The Use of Complexing Halides of Ammonia and Elements to be Nitrided
The Use of Halides for Obtaining Refractory Compositions
Efficiency of Use of Halides in Azide SHS Systems
Chemical Stages of Formation of Nitrides in a Mode SHS-Az
Property of SHS-Az Powders
Property of SHS-Az Ceramics
The Synthesis of Nanostructural SHS-Az Powders
Conclusion

AlN CERAMICS FROM NANOSIZED PLASMA PROCESSED POWDER, ITS PROPERTIES AND APPLICATION
Introduction: AlN Ceramics, its Characteristics and Application
Production of AlN Ceramics from Nanosized Plasma Processed Powder
Properties of AlN Ceramics from Nanosized Plasma Processed Powder
Practical Application of Luminescence Properties of AlN Ceramics
Conclusions

AN OVERVIEW OF THE APPLICATION OF NITRIDES AND OXYNITRIDES IN PHOTOCATALYSIS AND ELECTROCATALYSIS
Introduction
Preparation
Photocatalysis
Electrocatalysis
Conclusion

CONCLUSION

Index