
Combustion Synthesis
Processing and Materials
- 1st Edition - September 30, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Authors: Guanghua Liu, Kexin Chen, Jiangtao Li
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 6 6 1 0 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 6 6 1 1 - 9
Combustion Synthesis: Processing and Materials provides a comprehensive introduction to combustion synthesis, from fundamentals to applications. The book offers an up‐to‐… Read more

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Request a sales quoteCombustion Synthesis: Processing and Materials provides a comprehensive introduction to combustion synthesis, from fundamentals to applications. The book offers an up‐to‐date reference for both researchers who have already been working on combustion synthesis and those entering this field. Focusing specifically on the materials science and engineering dimensions of combustion synthesis, the book thoroughly explores the most important processes and materials under investigation today. It offers a comprehensive overview of the field to beginners, while experienced readers will find detailed explanations and up‐to‐date descriptions of the state of the art of combustion synthesis, focused on a range of vital processes and materials.
- Offers a logically organized framework of knowledge of combustion synthesis, from fundamentals to applications
- Discusses the most relevant topics in combustion synthesis, including recent results
- Caters specifically to materials scientists and engineers by focusing on the most important processes and materials
Scientists, engineers, and students working on high‐efficiency synthesis and development of new materials, including ceramics, metals, and composites
- Combustion Synthesis
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Foreword
- Preface
- Chapter One Introduction
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 1.1 Combustion and combustion synthesis
- 1.2 A historical view of combustion synthesis
- 1.2.1 Embryonic stage
- 1.2.2 Discovery of combustion synthesis
- 1.2.3 Development of combustion synthesis
- References
- Part One: Fundamentals
- Chapter Two Fundamentals of combustion synthesis
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Adiabatic temperature
- 2.3 Criterion on self-sustainability of combustion reactions
- 2.4 Propagation velocity of combustion wave
- 2.5 Structure and stability of combustion wave
- 2.6 Heterogenous and discrete combustion
- 2.7 Reaction mechanism
- 2.8 Activation energy
- 2.9 Summary
- References
- Part Two: Processing
- Chapter Three General processing of combustion synthesis
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Solid combustion synthesis
- 3.2.1 Reactant particle size
- 3.2.2 Dilution
- 3.2.3 Relative density of green compact
- 3.2.4 Other processing parameters
- 3.3 Solution combustion synthesis
- 3.3.1 Solution combustion synthesis by volume reaction
- 3.3.2 Solution combustion synthesis in propagation mode
- 3.3.3 Impregnated solution combustion synthesis
- 3.3.4 Assisted solution combustion synthesis
- 3.3.5 Emulsion combustion synthesis
- 3.4 Gas-phase combustion synthesis
- 3.5 Frontal polymerization
- 3.6 Summary
- References
- Chapter Four Hybrid processes based on combustion synthesis
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Mechanically activated combustion synthesis
- 4.3 Field-assisted combustion synthesis
- 4.4 Microwave-assisted combustion synthesis
- 4.5 Ultrasonic-assisted combustion synthesis
- 4.6 Laser-assisted combustion synthesis
- 4.7 Chemical oven-assisted combustion synthesis
- 4.8 Microgravity combustion synthesis
- 4.9 Summary
- References
- Chapter Five Simultaneous densification in combustion synthesis
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Simultaneous densification by mechanical pressure
- 5.3 Simultaneous densification by gas pressure
- 5.4 Shock-wave compaction
- 5.5 Summary
- References
- Chapter Six Reactive casting by combustion synthesis
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Reactive casting by gas-pressure combustion synthesis
- 6.2.1 Preparation of alloys and intermetallics
- 6.2.2 Preparation of ceramics and cermets
- 6.2.3 Preparation of functional materials
- 6.3 Combination of combustion synthesis and conventional casting
- 6.4 Reactive melt infiltration
- 6.5 Summary
- References
- Chapter Seven High-gravity combustion synthesis
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Processing of high-gravity combustion synthesis
- 7.3 Synthesis of ceramics
- 7.4 Synthesis of glasses and glass-ceramics
- 7.5 Synthesis of alloys and intermetallics
- 7.6 Synthesis of cermets
- 7.7 Synthesis of functional materials
- 7.8 Reaction mechanism
- 7.9 Summary
- References
- Chapter Eight Welding and joining by combustion synthesis
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Thermite welding
- 8.3 Joining by combustion synthesis
- 8.3.1 Reactive joining
- 8.3.2 Reactive resistance joining
- 8.3.3 Joining by microwave-assisted combustion synthesis
- 8.3.4 Joining by laser-assisted combustion synthesis
- 8.3.5 Joining by reactive foils
- 8.3.6 Repair by combustion synthesis
- 8.4 Summary
- References
- Part Three: Materials
- Chapter Nine Combustion synthesis of carbide powders
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 SiC
- 9.3 Transition metal carbides
- 9.3.1 TiC
- 9.3.2 WC
- 9.3.3 TaC
- 9.3.4 Other transition metal carbides
- 9.4 Carbide solid solutions and composites
- 9.5 Ternary carbides
- 9.5.1 Ti3SiC2
- 9.5.2 Ti3AlC2 and Ti2AlC
- 9.5.3 Other ternary carbides
- 9.6 Summary
- References
- Chapter Ten Combustion synthesis of nitride powders: Part 1
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Si3N4
- 10.2.1 A general view of combustion synthesis of Si3N4
- 10.2.2 Effect of additives
- 10.2.3 Reaction mechanism
- 10.2.4 Combustion synthesis of β-Si3N4 fibers and rod-like crystals
- 10.2.5 Others related to combustion synthesis of Si3N4
- 10.3 AlN
- 10.3.1 Combustion synthesis of AlN at high N2 pressures (up to 1 GPa)
- 10.3.2 Combustion synthesis of AlN at moderate N2 pressures (<10 MPa)
- 10.3.3 Combustion synthesis of AlN fibers and whiskers
- 10.3.4 Combustion synthesis of AlN in air
- 10.3.5 Preparation of AlN by solution combustion synthesis and carbothermal reduction
- 10.4 BN
- 10.5 Summary
- References
- Chapter Eleven Combustion synthesis of nitride powders: Part 2
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 TiN
- 11.2.1 Combustion synthesis of TiN in N2 gas
- 11.2.2 Combustion synthesis of TiN in liquid nitrogen
- 11.2.3 Synthesis of TiN by high-energy ball milling of Ti powder in N2 atmosphere
- 11.2.4 Combustion synthesis of TiN using solid nitrogen sources
- 11.2.5 Combustion synthesis of TiN in air
- 11.2.6 Other combustion-related ways to synthesize TiN
- 11.3 Other transition metal nitrides
- 11.4 Complex and composite nitrides
- 11.5 Nitride phosphors
- 11.6 Solid solutions between nitrides and carbides
- 11.6.1 Carbonitrides of transition metals
- 11.6.2 AlN-SiC solid solution
- 11.7 Summary
- References
- Chapter Twelve Combustion synthesis of oxide powders
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Oxides by flame synthesis
- 12.3 Oxides by solid combustion synthesis
- 12.4 Summary
- References
- Chapter Thirteen Combustion synthesis of oxynitride powders
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 SiAlON
- 13.2.1 β-SiAlON
- 13.2.2 α-SiAlON
- 13.2.3 SiAlON microtubes
- 13.2.4 SiAlON phosphors
- 13.3 Other oxynitrides
- 13.3.1 Si2N2O
- 13.3.2 AlON
- 13.3.3 Oxynitrides by solution combustion synthesis
- 13.4 Summary
- References
- Chapter Fourteen Combustion synthesis of silicide powders
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 MoSi2
- 14.2.1 Direct combination of elements
- 14.2.2 By thermite reactions
- 14.2.3 With dopants or additives
- 14.3 Titanium silicides
- 14.4 Other silicides
- 14.5 Summary
- References
- Chapter Fifteen Combustion synthesis of boride, chalcogenide, and other powders
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Borides
- 15.3 Chalcogenides
- 15.3.1 ZnS and other sulfides
- 15.3.2 ZnSe
- 15.3.3 Mechanically induced combustion synthesis of chalcogenides
- 15.3.4 Solution combustion synthesis of chalcogenides
- 15.4 Carbon nanomaterials
- 15.4.1 Flame synthesis of carbon nanomaterials
- 15.4.2 Solid combustion synthesis of carbon nanomaterials
- 15.4.3 Solution combustion synthesis of carbon nanomaterials
- 15.5 Elemental powders
- 15.6 Composite powders
- 15.7 Summary
- References
- Chapter Sixteen Combustion synthesis of bulk ceramics and metals
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Ceramics
- 16.3 Metals
- 16.3.1 NiTi alloy
- 16.3.2 Al-containing intermetallics
- 16.4 Summary
- References
- Chapter Seventeen Combustion synthesis of bulk functional materials
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Thermoelectric materials
- 17.2.1 Oxides
- 17.2.2 Chalcogenides
- 17.2.3 Others
- 17.3 Superconducting materials
- 17.3.1 MgB2
- 17.3.2 FeSe
- 17.4 Summary
- References
- Chapter Eighteen Combustion synthesis of coatings
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Intermetallic coatings
- 18.3 Ceramic coatings
- 18.4 Metal/ceramic composite coatings
- 18.5 Coatings by gas-transporting combustion synthesis
- 18.6 Coatings from combustion-synthesized powders and targets
- 18.7 Summary
- References
- Chapter Nineteen Concluding remarks
- Abstract
- Keywords
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: September 30, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 752
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443266102
- eBook ISBN: 9780443266119
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Guanghua Liu
Guanghua Liu is an associate professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Tsinghua University, Beijing, China. His research interests are in materials processing, combustion synthesis, and advanced ceramics.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, ChinaKC
Kexin Chen
Kexin Chen is a professor in the State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials, University of Science and Technology Beijing, China. His areas of research focus on ductile ceramics, combustion synthesis, and nitride ceramic materials with high thermal conductivity.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials at University of Science and Technology Beijing, ChinaJL
Jiangtao Li
Jiangtao Li is a professor at the Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China. He is mainly interested in advanced ceramics, combustion synthesis, and infrared radiant coatings.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, ChinaRead Combustion Synthesis on ScienceDirect