Young Ceramics Networks
YCN Photo Contest 2020
Here are the results of the 2020 Photo Contest:
1.
Gıyasettin Can Tatlısu, Eskisehir Technical University, Turkey
New Generation Thermal Insulation Material Affected by Covid-19 Pandemic Outbreak
2. 
Onur Kagan Enni
Disguised Grasshopper
α, β SiAlON ceramic. Elongated hexagonal shaped β-SiAlON grains are growing after sintering above 1700 °C.
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Carmen Muñoz Ferreiro, Dpto. Física de la Materia Condensada (Universidad de Sevilla) ICMS (CSIC-US) and MATEIS (INSA Lyon)
A stone desert is born
The micrograph shows boron oxide nanocrystals (in the form of pilars) coming out from a zirconium oxide (3YTZP) matrix. The event occured after the oxidation of a boron nitride (BN) nanoplatelets/3YTZP composite at temperatures over 1000 ºC. We can also see that due to this oxidation, the 3YTZP grains on the surface have suffered a martensitic transformation from the tetragonal to the monoclinic phase (visible because of a higher grain size).
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YCN Newsletter 31 - Event Overview - Ceramitec 2026 by YCN Committee member Petar Kotevski
YCN’s participation at ceramitec 2026 in Munich from 24th to 26th of March 2026, represented a key step in strengthening ties between young ceramic professionals, academia, and industry. The exhibition provided an international setting where research, innovation and industrial application converge, enabling meaningful engagements. Our main objective was to position YCN as an active interface connecting early-career professionals with industry leaders.
YCN Newsletter 31 - Research in Spot - Naser Hosseini
Interface Engineering: High-Temperature Interactions Between High-Entropy Ceramics and Metals.
My research explores high-temperature interactions between high-entropy ceramics (HECs) and metals, with a focus on joining strategies for extreme environments. By understanding how metals wet and react with these advanced ceramics, I aim to design reliable interfaces for applications such as composites, coatings, and ceramic joining with functional properties. This work contributes to improving the performance and durability of materials used in demanding industries such as energy, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing.
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