ACerS Bulletin
The membership magazine of The American Ceramic Society
Ceramics in the skies!
In this issue we look at how ceramics—particularly ceramic matrix composites—will aid in the development of next-generation aircraft. Four feature articles discuss ceramics used within jet engines, “super” turbines, and environmental barrier coatings, and how advanced materials are playing a role in solving key technical challenges to realizing commercial electrified aircraft.
Also, learn a few basic aircraft statistics from an infographic created just for this issue, and see the latest news for three upcoming spring and summer meetings—ICG, GMFAT-2/Bio-4, and EHS.
In addition to industry, many grad students are also pursuing research on ceramics for aircraft. Learn about one student's research in this month's Deciphering column, in which University of Virginia Ph.D. candidate Lavina Backman describes her research on ultra-high temperature oxidation of high entropy ultra-high temperature ceramics (UHTCs).
Finally, make sure to take a look at what to expect in Cleveland this year at Ceramics Expo 2019, which will feature a new two-day format.
Table of Contents
Feature Articles
Ceramic matrix composites taking flight at GE aviation
Jim Steibel
The holy grail for jet engines is efficiency, and the improved high-temperature capability of CMC systems is giving General Electric a great advantage.30
Nonoxide polymer-derived CMCs for "super" turbines
Zhongkan Ren and Gurpreet Singh
The melting point of single-crystal blades limits further advancement in operating temperature of gas turbines with metallic materials. Ceramics, which have much higher melting points, hold the promise for future "super" turbines.34
Taking off: Advanced materials contribute to the evolution of electrified aircraft
Ajay Misra
Commercial electrified aircraft are expected to take off within the next decade—and advanced materials are playing an increasingly critical role in solving key technical challenges that will push the boundaries even higher.40
Environmental barrier coatings enhance performance of SiC/SiC ceramic matrix composites
Kang N. Lee and Mark van Roode
Environmental barrier coatings protect the structural integrity and mechanical strength of ceramic matrix composites, allowing these revolutionary materials to boost gas turbine engine efficiency.46
Ceramics Expo 2019: I-X Center in Cleveland—April 29–May 1
Channeling ceramic enterprise and expertise54
Meetings
25th International Congress on Glass (ICG 2019)
56
GFMAT–2/Bio–4
58
3rd Annual Energy Harvesting Society Meeting (EHS 2019)
59
Departments
News & Trends
4
Spotlight
10
Ceramics in Energy
19
Research Briefs
21
Columns
All about aircraft
Lisa McDonald
Infographic29
Deciphering the Discipline
Lavina Backman
Ultra-high temperature oxidation of high entropy UHTCs64
Resources
Calendar
60
Classified Advertising
61
Display Ad Index
63
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