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<p><i>Preface ix</i></p> <p><b>Solution Method and Nanocrystalline Powders</b></p> <p>Use of Complexed Ammonia Precursors in Synthesizing Layered Nitride Compounds 3<br /> <i>K. Scott Weil and Prashant N. Kumta</i></p> <p>Preparation of Nanocrystalline Silicon Carbide Powders by Carbothermal Reduction 15<br /> <i>Zhe Cheng, Michael D. Sacks, Chang-An Wang, and Zhaohui Yang</i></p> <p>Preparation of Nanocrystalline Hafnium Carbide Powders by Carbothermal Reduction 27<br /> <i>Chang-An Wang, Michael D. Sacks, and Zhaohui Yang</i></p> <p>Preparation of Nanocrystalline Zirconium Carbide Powders by Carbothermal Reduction 37<br /> <i>Anubhav Jain, Michael D. Sacks, and Chang-An Wang</i></p> <p><b>Polymer Precursor and Sol-Gel Technology</b></p> <p>Polymer-Derived Ceramic foams with a Zeolitic Surface by Supported Crystallization 49<br /> <i>M. Scheffler, J. Zeschky, A. Zampieri, R. Herrmann, W Schwiegen F. Scheffler, and P Greil</i></p> <p>Boron Nitride Fibers from Borylborazine Precursors 61<br /> <i>B.Toury, S. Duperrier, D. Cornu, S. Bernard, F. Chassagneux, S. Parola, and R Miele</i></p> <p>Effect of Oxygen Atmosphere on the Morphology of LiTa03 Thin Films Prepared from Polymeric Precursor Method 69<br /> <i>A.H.M. Gonzalez, A.Z. Simöes, M.A. Zaghete, and JAVerela</i></p> <p>Characterization of SiC Fiber Derived from Polycarbosilane... 77<br /> <i>Doh Hyung Riu, Young Hee Kim, Dong Geun Shin, and Hyung Rae Kim</i></p> <p>Formation of Porous Articles with Ordered Capillary Structure by Alginate Sol-Gel Technique 87<br /> <i>Berthold Liebig and Jan. A. Puszynski</i></p> <p><b>Microwave Processing</b></p> <p>Lower Dielectric Constant Ni-Zn Ferrites Obtained by Systematic Use of Microwave Sintering 101<br /> <i>Purushotham Yadoji, Ramesh Peelamedu, Dinesh Agrawal, and Rustum Roy</i></p> <p><b>Novel Processing Methods</b></p> <p>Strain-Induced Forming of Ceramics Without the Application of External Pressure 115<br /> <i>Stephen J. Lombarde Rajesh V Shende, Chang Soo Kim, and Robert A. Winholtz</i></p> <p>Alternatives to Hot-Pressing Silicon Nitride/Boron Nitride Fibrous Monolith Composites 123<br /> <i>Emily Pickens and Rodney Trice</i></p> <p>Improving Binder Distribution in Extruded Ceramic Paste 135<br /> <i>Justin Clark Tammy McCoy, Kevin Hurysz, and Joe Cochran</i></p> <p>Supercritical Extraction of Binder from Green Ceramic Components 145<br /> <i>Stephen J, Lombardo, Rajesh V. Shende, and Trent R. Redfeam</i></p> <p>Effects of Die Geometry and Paste Rheology on Extrusion Pressure 153<br /> <i>Raymond Oh, Joe Cochran, and Kevin Hurysz</i></p> <p>Bulk Shear Stress Modeling of Pastes made from Low Maximum Solids Content Raw Materials 165<br /> <i>K.M. Hurysz and J.K. Cochran</i></p> <p><b>Functionally Graded Materials</b></p> <p>Laminated WC-Co Composites for Tribological Applications 179<br /> <i>Kevin M. Fox, J.R. Hellmann, M.R Amateau, H. Izui.W. Fu, and RH. Cohen</i></p> <p><b>Laminated Object Manufacturing</b></p> <p>Solid Freeform Fabrication of PZT Ceramics via an Automated Tape Laminated Object Manufacturing System 193<br /> <i>Barry A. Bender Roy Rayne, Carl Wu, Chulho Kim, and R.W Bruce</i></p> <p><b>Thin Films and Coatings</b></p> <p>Optical Properties of Mg Doped LiNb03 Thin Films Grown by Polymeric Precursor Method 207<br /> <i>A.Z. Sirnoes , A.H.M. Gonzalez, M. Cilense, M.A. Zaghete, F. Moura, A. Ries, JAVarela, and B.D. Stojanovic</i></p> <p>Combustion Chemical Vapor Deposition of Alumina and Alumina-Chromia Coatings on Silica 217<br /> <i>S.N. Dunham, J.M. Hampikan, M.S. Mclntosh</i></p> <p>Mechanical Behavior of Si3N4 Substrates with Environmental Barrier Coatings 225<br /> <i>K. Sharma, RS. Shankan and J.R Singh</i></p> <p><b>Synthesis and Characterization</b></p> <p>Sol-Gel Synthesis and Electrical Properties of YCo03^ 235<br /> <i>O.S. Buassi-Monroy, C.C. Luhrs, A. Châvez-Châvez, and C.R. Michel</i></p> <p>Synthesis and Electrical Properties of Super Ionic Conductor of Sr-Doped or Ba-Doped Laln03 245<br /> <i>Chen-Feng Kao and Chieng-Teh Wu</i></p> <p>Synthesis and Characterization byTEM and HRTEM of Nanocrystalline CuO and Cu20 Obtained by Precipitation Method 259<br /> <i>C.R. Michel, C.H. Rios-Reyes, and C.C. Luhrs</i></p> <p>Synthesis of Cordierite Ceramics with a Mixture of Kyanite andTalc 269<br /> <i>Ivan Vemet-Patifio, Herberto Balmori-Ramfrez, Carlos Gomez-Yanez, and Richard C. Bradt</i></p> <p><b>Diamond Films</b></p> <p>Effect of Pulsed Methane Flow on Nanostructured Diamond Films Synthesized by Microwave Plasma CVD 283<br /> <i>V. Shanov, R Ramamurti, and R N. Singh</i></p> <p><b>Electrophoresis</b></p> <p>Preparation of SrBi2Ta209 Ferroelectric Thick Films by Electrophoretic Deposition Using Aqueous Suspensions 297<br /> <i>S.M. Zanetti, JAVarela, ER. Leite, and E. Longo</i></p> <p><b>Processing-Microstructure-Property Relationships</b></p> <p>Sintering,Grain Growth, and Phase Composition of Gd203-Stabilized Zr02 Powders 311<br /> <i>J.R. Gross, M.N. Rahaman, and &E. Dutton</i></p> <p>Influence of the Addition of Sm on the Microstructure and Magnetic Properties of Ni05Zn05Fe2xSmxO4 Ferrites 321<br /> <i>A.C.F.M. Costa , M.R. Morelli, and R.H.G.À. Kiminami</i></p> <p><i>Index 333</i></p>

<p><b>J. P. Singh</b> is the editor of <i>Innovative Processing and Synthesis of Ceramics, Glasses, and Composites VII</i>, published by Wiley.</p> <p><b>Narottam P. Bansal</b> received his Ph. D. in 1973 and is a Senior Research Scientist in the Ceramic Branch, Materials and Structures Division, NASA Glenn Research Center. He is a Fellow of the American Ceramic Society and is recipient of NASA's Medal for Exceptional Scientific Achievements, R&D 100 Award and Hind Rattan Award from the NRI Society of India. Dr. Bansal is author/co-author of four books, six invited book chapters, three review articles, eight NASA Tech Briefs, and 215 research papers including 92 peer-reviewed journal articles, and has been awarded seven U.S. Patents.</p>

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