CF-1

New materials and novel synthesis routes
Production of nano-powders, coatings, and engineered architectures
Carbothermal and borothermal reduction
Polymer derived ceramics and solution synthesis routes
In-situ reaction synthesis
Shape forming methods such as pressing, tape casting, extrusion, etc.
Additive manufacturing and net shape forming
Densification kinetics
Pressureless sintering
Spark plasma sintering
Directionally solidified eutectics
Ultra-high temperature ceramic matrix composites