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The structure of a new composite material created from a single-phase carbide matrix and SiC rods (whiskers). A representation of the braking mechanism of a propagating crack in the form of branching on a SiC rod

SAS materials scientists want to contribute to the acceleration of aircraft flights

13. 8. 2024 | 189 visits

SAS materials scientists came up with a solution within a completed research project that could accelerate aircraft flights in the future.  They developed a completely new, the so-called "high-entropic" ceramic materials with exceptional properties not only at room temperatures but especially at significantly high temperatures up to over 2500°C. The main project researcher is the Institute of Materials Research SAS, the co-researcher is the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry SAS, and a group of scientists from Queen Mary University in London also collaborated on the topic.

"Materials based on transition metal carbides are intended for work and use in extreme conditions as specific components for space applications, heating elements for furnaces or refractory components. Such applications require excellent thermal stability, super high hardness and excellent resistance to friction and wear," said Ján Dusza from the Institute of Materials Research SAS.

This interesting research subsequently stimulated the submission and research of other projects at the Institute of Materials Research SAS. In the future, research will be directed in the given area in Slovakia towards the preparation of ceramics stable at ultra-high temperatures, which no other materials known so far can handle.

"Several important research centres in the USA, Italy, or China deal with this research. Together with Great Britain, the Slovak Republic became their equal partner. The importance of this research direction could one day lead to the production of aircraft with significantly shorter flight time between individual continents," adds the materials scientist.