High Thermal Conductive Heat Resistant Composites Research & Development Unit
KEYWORDS
- Composites
- Heat-resistant alloys
- Non-oxide ceramics
- Gas turbine
- Thermal management
- Sintering
Development of heat-resistant alloy/nitride ceramic composites with high thermal conductivity and lightweight
Nitride ceramic particles with high thermal conductivity, low specific gravity, high heat resistance, and corrosion resistance are composited with heat-resistant alloys. This allows us to develop composite materials that combine high thermal conductivity and light weight while taking advantage of the superior properties of heat-resistant alloys. We will investigate mixing, forming, and sintering processes to fabricate and characterize heat-resistant alloy/nitride composites that are dense and have high thermal conductivity. In addition, we will examine the size of nitride particles to be added and control particle orientation in the composite by actively utilizing whiskers and plate-like particles to improve control of thermal conductivity and mechanical properties, including anisotropy. We will contribute to the realization and advancement of efficient thermal management of systems such as jet engines, gas turbines, and heat exchangers.
Research staff
Unit Leader・Associate Professor
Ceramics, Composites
Associate Professor
Physical engineering, Materials engineering
Associate Professor
Ceramics, Aerospace engineering, Biomaterials
Research Introduction
Research objective
Development of heat-resistant alloy/nitride composites
Features
- ●Densification of mixtures of heat resistant alloys and nitrides.
- ●Synthesis of nitride particles and whiskers with controlled size and morphology.
Development of texture control processes for the composites
Features
- ●Examine particle size and shape of nitrides in the composites and control of the matrix/particle interface.
- ●Anisotropic property control by orientation control of nitride whiskers in composites.