Publications by authors named "Bertrand Van de Moortele"
Article Synopsis
- High strength and toughness in engineering materials are typically opposing qualities, particularly in ceramics, where adding ductile phases can weaken the overall structure.
- Bioinspired techniques have been developed to create bulk ceramics that achieve high strength (470 MPa), toughness (22 MPa m(1/2)), and stiffness (290 GPa) without needing a ductile phase.
- This innovative method allows for retaining mechanical properties at elevated temperatures (up to 600 °C) and has potential applications in structural, transportation, and energy-related fields.