“…This was demonstrated by reacting Ti(NMe 2 ) 4 with aliphatic primary and secondary amines to form Ti/N-containing polymers, which formed TiN upon pyrolysis . This work was further expanded by exploring zirconium/nitrogen polymers and other MN complexes. − An important advancement was realized by Paine and co-workers, who reported a PCP for the formation of TiNB . Urea has proven to be a reliable metal linker as well.…”
Preceramic polymers (PCPs) are a group of specialty macromolecules
that serve as precursors for generating inorganics, including ceramic
carbides, nitrides, and borides. PCPs represent interesting synthetic
challenges for chemists due to the elements incorporated into their
structure. This group of polymers is also of interest to engineers
as PCPs enable the processing of polymer-derived ceramic products
including high-performance ceramic fibers and composites. These finished
ceramic materials are of growing significance for applications that
experience extreme operating environments (e.g., aerospace propulsion
and high-speed atmospheric flight). This Review provides an overview
of advances in the synthesis and postpolymerization modification of
macromolecules forming nonoxide ceramics. These PCPs include polycarbosilanes,
polysilanes, polysilazanes, and precursors for ultrahigh-temperature
ceramics. Following our review of PCP synthetic chemistry, we provide
examples of the application and processing of these polymers, including
their use in fiber spinning, composite fabrication, and additive manufacturing.
The principal objective of this Review is to provide a resource that
bridges the disciplines of synthetic chemistry and ceramic engineering
while providing both insights and inspiration for future collaborative
work that will ultimately drive the PCP field forward.
“…This was demonstrated by reacting Ti(NMe 2 ) 4 with aliphatic primary and secondary amines to form Ti/N-containing polymers, which formed TiN upon pyrolysis . This work was further expanded by exploring zirconium/nitrogen polymers and other MN complexes. − An important advancement was realized by Paine and co-workers, who reported a PCP for the formation of TiNB . Urea has proven to be a reliable metal linker as well.…”
Preceramic polymers (PCPs) are a group of specialty macromolecules
that serve as precursors for generating inorganics, including ceramic
carbides, nitrides, and borides. PCPs represent interesting synthetic
challenges for chemists due to the elements incorporated into their
structure. This group of polymers is also of interest to engineers
as PCPs enable the processing of polymer-derived ceramic products
including high-performance ceramic fibers and composites. These finished
ceramic materials are of growing significance for applications that
experience extreme operating environments (e.g., aerospace propulsion
and high-speed atmospheric flight). This Review provides an overview
of advances in the synthesis and postpolymerization modification of
macromolecules forming nonoxide ceramics. These PCPs include polycarbosilanes,
polysilanes, polysilazanes, and precursors for ultrahigh-temperature
ceramics. Following our review of PCP synthetic chemistry, we provide
examples of the application and processing of these polymers, including
their use in fiber spinning, composite fabrication, and additive manufacturing.
The principal objective of this Review is to provide a resource that
bridges the disciplines of synthetic chemistry and ceramic engineering
while providing both insights and inspiration for future collaborative
work that will ultimately drive the PCP field forward.
“…[9][10][11] To our knowledge, only titanium aluminum polyimide has been investigated as a single-source precursor for Ti-Al-N ceramic composites. 14 On the other hand, molecular-level homogeneity can also be achieved by blending two or more single-component precursors, if they are miscible liquids or solids soluble in organic solvents. 9,11 The obvious benefit of this blending approach over the single-source precursor route is that the desirable compositions of the composite precursors can be easily achieved by adjusting the ratios of the singlecomponent precursors through very simple syntheses.…”
The preparation and pyrolysis of a blended precursor possessing Ti-N and Al-N bonds were investigated. The precursor was prepared by mixing (HAlN i Pr) n , whose main component was a cage-type compound, and an aminolysis product of Ti(NMe 2 ) 4 with MeHNCH 2 CH 2 NHMe with a molar ratio of Ti:Al = 2:1. IR analysis of the products pyrolyzed under NH 3 -N 2 indicated that a large proportion of the organic groups in the precursor were removed by an amine-exchange reaction during the pyrolysis under NH 3 ; thus, the products contained only a small amount of carbon. On the contrary, a considerable amount of carbon was present in the product pyrolyzed under Ar. Composites consisting of AlN and an NaCl-type compound were obtained after pyrolysis of the precursor under both NH 3 -N 2 and Ar. The composition of the NaCl-type compound depended significantly on the pyrolysis atmosphere.
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ADVANCED hl ATE R I A LSbottom edge of the catalyst particle, leading directly to a nested cylindrical structure. This is quite different from the usual metal-catalyzed VGCF[36 -401 and metal catalyzed carbon nanotubes. [2'-241 The relationship between various crystals and the tip structures of the carbon nanotubes they catalyze is now being considered in detail.
ExperimentalPitch carbon was obtained by the thermal decomposition of 3,4,9,10perylenetetracarboxylic dianhydride at 800 "C under a nitrogen atmosphere Hafnium dioxide (99.9% purity) was mixed with the pitch carbon in a weight ratio of 1 :4, and the mixture was thermally annealed at 900°C under vacuum. This produced hafnium carbide, a dark gray solid with a fine crystalline texture. After cooling, the mixture was pressed into a 7 mm hole drilled into a tubular graphite rod 10 mm in diameter (99.99 % purity). During the course of electrlc arc vaporization of the hafnium-composite graphite electrode, the inner pressure of a water-cooled chamber was maintained at 200 Torr and a DC current of 100 A was supplied across the electrodes.X-ray diffraction measurements were performed using a Rigaku RAD Ill-B diffractometer (Cu-Ka radiation, 1.5418 A), The Carbonaceous deposits were mechanically milled, moistened with ethanol, and set in a sample holder prior to the XRD measurements. TEM observations of the milled powder confirmed that the carbon nanotubes and gigantic fullerenes were not damaged by the mechanical action of the milling operation. The carbonaceous deposits formed on the negative electrode were removed by sonication in ethanol for 10 s. This solution was then spread onto a collodion mesh and the HREM observations were carried out using a JEOL JEM-2000FX TEM operated at 200 kV. The samples were not cooled during the observations.
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