Exposure to microwave radiation generates atomic rearrangements in ceramic oxide, opening up new possibilities to use electromagnetic radiation to create bespoke materials. A recent study has revealed ...

Where high temperatures, aggressive chemical environments, and demanding mechanical conditions come together, ceramics can provide superior performance to metals. In such environments, ceramic-based ...

BERKELEY, CA -- Advanced ceramics are wonderful materials – they withstand temperatures that would melt steel and resist most corrosive chemicals. If only they weren't so brittle. Poor resistance to ...