“…Depending on desired outcome-final product properties, a variety of preceramic materials with different function groups can be used-like methyl, ethyl, and vinyl [11][12][13][14]. Changing the precursor can lead to formation of different black glasses, e.g., materials with or without free carbon phase [5,7,15,35]. From the variety of possible applications, at least few should be mentioned, i.e., anodes for Li-ion batteries [16], material for artificial heart valves [17], and protective coatings [4].…”