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Materialism: A Materials Science Podcast
Episode 78: Flash Sintering at Lucideon
Nov 16, 2023
Discover the exciting world of flash sintering and its advantages like lower energy consumption and faster manufacturing speed. Learn about the history of ceramics and the establishment of a ceramics hub in Stoke-on-Trent. The podcast also features insights from Lucideon, a leading expert in the field. Don't miss the sponsors and an interesting article on multi-phase flash sintering technique for 3D complex shapes.
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- Flash centering is a rapid sintering technique that offers advantages such as lower energy consumption, shorter manufacturing times, and control over material performance compared to conventional techniques.
- Implementing flash centering in industrial applications faces challenges in thermal management and material optimization, but it holds potential for various areas including nuclear waste disposition, solid-state electrolytes, and coatings.
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Introduction to Lucidian and its Role in Advanced Ceramics
Lucidian is an advanced materials consultancy based in the UK that specializes in developing and commercializing advanced ceramics. Their expertise lies in solving problems related to new processes, formulations, and technology platforms. Lucidian collaborates with universities and academia to bring technologies to market and help clients reach technology readiness levels (TRLs) six and seven. Through a government-funded project, Lucidian is building an advanced ceramic pilot line that aims to create an advanced ceramic hub and provide free access to consortium members. Their focus is on developing flash centering technology for applications such as nuclear waste disposition, environmental barrier coatings, solid-state electrolytes, and batteries.
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