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Book SynopsisDedicated to the innovative design and use of ceramic materials for energy applications, this issue brings readers up to date with some of the most important research discoveries and new and emerging applications in the field. Contributions come from the proceedings of three symposia, as well as the European UnionUSA Engineering Ceramics Summit. The three symposia are: Ceramics for Electric Energy Generation, Storage, and Distribution; Advanced Ceramics and Composites for Nuclear and Fusion Applications; and Advanced Materials and Technologies for Rechargeable Batteries. An abundance of charts, tables, and illustrations are included throughout.
Table of ContentsPreface vii
Introduction ix
Analytical Techniques for Li-S Batteries 1
Manu U. M. Patel, Rezan Demir Cakan, Mathieu Morcrette, Jean-Marie Tarascon, Mlran Gaberscek, and Robert Dominko
Three New Approaches using Silicon in Three Valuable Energy Applications 11
John Carberry
Processing of Inert SiC Matrix with TRISO Coated Fuel by Liquid Phase Sintering 25
Kazuya Shimoda, Tatsuya Hinoki, Kurt A. Terrani, Lance L. Snead, and Yutai Katoh
SiC-Coated HTR Fuel Particle Performance 33
Michael J. Kania, Heinz Nabielek, and Karl Verfondem
Study of the Silicon Carbide Matrix Elaboration by Film Boiling Process 71
Aurelie Serre, Joelle Blein, Yannick Pierre, Patrick David, Fabienne Audubert, Sylvie Bonnamy, and Eric Bruneton
Processing of Ultrafine Beta-Silicon Carbide Powder by Silicon-Carbon Reaction 85
S. Sonak, S. Ramanathan, and A. K. Suri
Characterization of Failure Behavior of Silicon Carbide Composites by Acoustic Emission 95
Takashi Nozawa, Kazumi Ozawa, and Hiroyasu Tanigawa
Recession of Silicon Carbide in Steam under Nuclear Plant LOCA Conditions up to 1400 °C 111
Greg Markham, Rodney Hall, and Herbert Feinroth
The Effect of Temperature and Uniaxial Pressure on the Densification Behavior of Silica Aerogel Granules 121
J. Matyäs, M. J. Robinson, and G. E. Fryxell
Microstructural Analysis of Nuclear Grade Graphite Materials 133
Kentaro Takizawa, Toshiaki Fukuda, Akira Kondo, Yutai Katoh, and G. E. Jellison
A Model for Simulation of Coupled Microstructural and Compositional Evolution 145
Veena Tikare, Eric R. Homer, and Elizabeth A. Holm
Characterisation of Corrosion of Nuclear Metal Wastes Encapsulated in Magnesium Silicate Hydrate (MSH) Cement 159
Tingting Zhang, Chris Cheeseman, and Luc J. Vandeperre
Impact of Uranium and Thorium on High Ti02 Concentration Nuclear Waste Glasses 169
Kevin M. Fox and Thomas B. Edwards
Author Index 181
