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The effect of graphene addition on the properties of SiC ceramics—a review

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The unique physical and mechanical properties of SiC ceramics have led to extensive activities in recent years to improve these properties. The use of various additives can not only reduce the sintering temperature and improve the sinterability but also can change the properties of this ceramic. Graphene is one of these additives that has recently been paid attention by researchers. In this research, an attempt has been made to review the most important studies performed on the fabrication of SiC-graphene composites and the effect of parameters such as graphene type, size and amount, sintering temperature and time, and post-sintering heat treatment on the microstructure, crack propagation, densification, and mechanical properties such as hardness and fracture toughness and other important properties of this ceramic are discussed.

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Razmjoo, A., Baharvandi, H.R. & Ehsani, N. The effect of graphene addition on the properties of SiC ceramics—a review. J Aust Ceram Soc 58, 437–460 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41779-022-00701-w

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