Al2O3/Al hybrid nanolaminates with superior toughness, strength and ductility by Paul Baral, Sahar Jaddi, Hui Wang, Andrey Orekhov, Nicolas Gauquelin, Alireza Bagherpour, Frederik Van Loock, Michaël Coulombier, Audrey Favache, Morgan Rusinowicz, Johan Verbeeck, Stéphane Lucas, Jean-Pierre Raskin, Hosni Idrissi, Thomas Pardoen

“…Abstract Amorphous alumina is hard but brittle like all ceramic type materials which affects durability under impact or scratch. …”
Get full text

Effect of Amelogenin Solution in the Microhardness of Remineralized Enamel and Shear Bond Strength of Orthodontic Brackets by Guilherme Genovez-Júnior, Sandrine Bittencourt Berger, Lucineide Lima dos Santos, Eloisa Aparecida Carlesse Paloco, Murilo Baena Lopes, Débora Fernandes Giuliangeli, Júlia Graciela Monteiro dos Santos, Ricardo Danil Guiraldo

“…Twenty-four hours after ceramic orthodontic brackets were bonded, samples were subjected to shear test in a universal testing machine. …”
Get full text

Synthesis of submicronic α-alumina from local aluminum slags by Benkhelif A., Kolli M., Hamidouche M.

“…The above characteristics allowed the obtained alumina powder in this study to be used in the usual applications of alumina such as refractory, ceramic fibers, abrasive, etc. The obtained powders may also assume applications as a thermally stable substitute for the commonly used transition alumina powders, which needs further investigations in future studies.…”
Get full text

The Role of Membranes in Modern Winemaking: From Clarification to Dealcoholization by Carolina E. Demaman Oro, Bruna M. Saorin Puton, Luciana D. Venquiaruto, Rogério Marcos Dallago, Giordana Demaman Arend, Marcus V. Tres

“…In clarification, microfiltration and ultrafiltration membranes, such as ceramic or polymeric membranes (e.g., polyethersulfone or PVDF), effectively remove suspended solids and colloids, resulting in a clearer wine without the need for chemical agents. …”
Get full text

Investigation on Nonuniform Extension of Hydraulic Fracture in Shale Gas Formation by Zhiheng Zhao, Youcheng Zheng, Yili Kang, Bo Zeng, Yi Song

“…In Changning shale block, multicluster hydraulic fracturing with 4-6 clusters in a stage has been employed in 300-400 m well spacing, and diversion technology, limited-entry perforation (36-48 perforations per stage), high flow rate (16 m3/min), and small-sized ceramic proppant (100 mesh) are used to get better shale gas production. …”
Get full text

Fit accuracy and fracture resistance evaluation of advanced lithium disilicate crowns (in- vitro study) by Amro Khalil Fayed, Amir Shoukry Azer, Rewaa Gaber AboElhassan

“…Abstract Background Increasing demand for durable and aesthetically pleasing dental restorations, including laminates, inlays, onlays, and crowns, has led to advancements in all-ceramic systems, particularly with the development of advanced lithium disilicate materials. …”
Get full text

Advancing Orthodontic Aesthetics: Exploring the Potential of Injectable Composite Resin Techniques for Enhanced Smile Transformations by Davide Spadoni, Cristina Valeri, Vincenzo Quinzi, Ute Schneider Moser, Giuseppe Marzo

“…The technique provides a viable option for temporary composite restorations until the patients are suitable candidates for permanent all-ceramic veneers. <b>Results:</b> The injectable technique is ideal for minimal diastemas, small interdental spaces, or retruded teeth. …”
Get full text

Preface by CTA Editorial Board

“…For example, in 1989 together with others he was awarded by the Prize of the Council of Ministers of the USSR for the development of novel ceramic cathodes for CO2-lasers, in 2000 he was awarded the State Scholarship for Outstanding Scholars of the Russian Federation, in 2001 he was awarded the Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation title. …”
Get full text

Red-emitting Al2O3:Eu3+ Phosphor Powders Featuring Sheet Morphology for the Application of Fingerprint Revealing by Maria Fernanda IBARRA, David Alejandro CHÁVEZ CAMPOS, Alejandro NÚÑEZ VILCHIS, Maria Guadalupe GODINA CUBILLO, Jose Luis FRAGA ALMANZA, Jorge OLIVA UC, Carlos Eduardo RODRIGUEZ GARCIA

“…The fingerprints were successfully revealed on steel, plastic, and ceramic surfaces, and photographs of the revealed fingerprints were taken. …”
Get full text

Optimizing rheological behavior of glass-based sealant inks for robocasting deposition: A design of experiment approach by A. Baggio, D. Dalmazzo, F. D’Isanto, E. Santagata, D. Basso, D. Gaia, M. Salvo, F. Smeacetto

“…Robocasting is a commonly used method for depositing ceramic and glass inks, especially for glass-based sealants. …”
Get full text

Response of Differently Structured Dental Polymer-Based Composites to Increasingly Aggressive Aging Conditions by Nicoleta Ilie

“…Material and methods: A polymer–ceramic interpenetrating network composite (Vita Enamic/VE), an industrially polymerized (Brillinat CriosST/BC), and an in situ light-cured composite with discrete inorganic fillers (Admira Fusion5/AF5) were selected. …”
Get full text

Morphological characteristics of regeneration of the lower jaw bone in an experiment using natural collagen with lincomycin by I.V. Chelpanova

“…This study aimed to investigate the dynamic changes in the histo­morphological architecture of bone-ceramic regeneration following the transplantation of natural collagen combined with lincomycin into an experimental defect of the rabbit mandible. 45 adult male rabbits aged 6-7 months and weighing 2.5-3 kg were used for the study. 20 animals were in control group and 20 animals in experimental. …”
Get full text

A Generalized Phase-Shift PWM Extension for Improved Natural and Active Balancing of Flying Capacitor Multilevel Inverters by Georgios Kampitsis, Efstratios I. Batzelis, Antonis Kolokasis, Elison Matioli, Bikash C. Pal

“…The main challenge that such systems face, particularly the ones based on high-frequency Gallium-Nitride devices and small-value ceramic capacitors, relate to the stringent requirements for precise and fast capacitor balancing. …”
Get full text

Removable prosthesis with precision attachments for the lower jaw in lateral edentation by Lucia Alexandra Draghici, Tudor Ionescu, Teodora Maria Pangica, Dorin Alexe

“…In this situation, the treatment option was fixed metal-ceramic crowns with precision attachments (keyway attachments) for a removable prothesis. …”
Get full text

Extraocular Surgical Approach for Placement of Subretinal Implants in Blind Patients: Lessons from Cochlear-Implants by Assen Koitschev, Katarina Stingl, Karl Ulrich Bartz-Schmidt, Angelika Braun, Florian Gekeler, Udo Greppmaier, Helmut Sachs, Tobias Peters, Barbara Wilhelm, Eberhart Zrenner, Dorothea Besch

“…The Retina Implant Alpha IMS consisting of a subretinal microphotodiode array and cable linked to a cochlear-implant-like ceramic housing was introduced via a retroauricular incision through a subperiosteal tunnel above the zygoma into the orbit using a specially designed trocar. …”
Get full text

Evaluation the Effect of different Cooling Cycles on the Hardness Surface of the Conventional Feldspathic Zirconia by Shahad Hazim Ali, Lateef Essa Alwan, Abdul Kareem J. Al-Azzawi

“… Cooling rate is the main fact in success and life span of all ceramic restoration through its effect on mechanical properties and producing a residual tensile stress, crack propagation and failure restorations. …”
Get full text

SiCnws/CNTs/Cf-C/SiOC composites with multi-scale lossy phases for simultaneous electromagnetic wave absorption and thermal insulation by Bin Ren, Yujun Jia, Hao Chen, Jiaying Ti, Yumeng Deng, Qiang Zhuang, Hejun Li

“…To address this challenge, a novel carbon-based composite made of multi-scale lossy phases (Carbon nanotubes (CNTs), SiC nanowires (SiCnws), and Carbon fiber (Cf)) and impedance matching phase (SiOC ceramic) was fabricated by the precursor-derived method. …”
Get full text

Orthodontic and orthopedic rehabilitation of adult patients with congenital cleft lip and palate (clinical case) by L.B. Halych, V.D. Kuroyedova, N.V. Tsvetkova, L.V. Halych

“…In this clinical situation, the manufacturing of a complete esthetic-cosmetic structure, namely a metal-ceramic dental bridge with obturating parts is indicated. …”
Get full text

Optimization of reinforcement ratio and stirring speed on mechanical properties of Al-TiB2-B4C hybrid composite using Taguchi – grey relational analysis by Sheetal Soni, Piyush Gohil

“…The incorporation of both hard ceramic particles, B _4 C and TiB _2 plays a significant role in improving the mechanical properties of the hybrid composite. …”
Get full text

Biaxial Flexural Strength and Vickers Hardness of 3D-Printed and Milled 5Y Partially Stabilized Zirconia by Sebastian Hetzler, Carina Hinzen, Stefan Rues, Clemens Schmitt, Peter Rammelsberg, Andreas Zenthöfer

“…PZ samples were made from a novel ceramic suspension via digital light processing and divided into three subgroups: PZ-HN-ZD (horizontal nesting, printed with Zipro-D Dental), PZ-VN-Z (vertical nesting, printed with Zipro-D Dental) and PZ-VN-Z (vertical nesting, printed with Zipro Dental). …”
Get full text