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New materials and novel synthesis routes
Production of nano-powders, coatings, and engineered architectures
Carbothermal and borothermal reduction
Polymer derived ceramics and solution synthesis routes
In-situ reaction synthesis
Shape forming methods such as pressing, tape casting, extrusion, etc.
Additive manufacturing and net shape forming
Densification kinetics
Pressureless and pressure-assisted sintering
Field assisted sintering and other advanced methods
Directionally solidified eutectics
Ultra-high temperature ceramic matrix composite