Preceramic Paper-Derived SiC/SiC Composites Obtained by Spark Plasma Sintering: Processing, Microstructure and Mechanical Properties.

Ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) based on silicon carbide (SiC) are promising materials for applications as structural components used under high irradiation flux and high temperature conditions. The addition of SiC fibers (SiC) may improve both the physical and mechanical properties of CMCs and lead to an increase in their tolerance to failure. This work describes the fabrication and characterization of novel preceramic paper-derived SiC/SiC composites fabricated by spark plasma sintering (SPS).