Foam Ceramics: Part Ii - A Case Study For The Development Of A New Process

Joint research between Dytech Corporation Ltd and The University of Nottingham has resulted in the development of a new manufacturing route for foam ceramics. The process is based on the in situ polymerisation of an organic monomer within a foamed ceramic slurry. Once complete, the foams only need to be dried and fired. The primary advantage is the inherent flexibility of the process. The porosity and pore size distribution can be varied to suite the application, and a wide range of ceramic materials, both oxide and non-oxide can be foamed.