The demand for advanced materials precisely tailored to specific industrial applications is becoming increasingly complex and challenging. Meeting this need requires the adoption of emerging manufacturing and environmentally friendly technologies to produce high-performance materials, which will be essential in the coming years. The future of the emerging ceramics industry lies in developing flawless materials with exceptional properties that are carefully engineered to meet changing market demands. A pressing challenge in this field is adopting sustainable practices - reduce, reuse and recycle - while ensuring that the ceramics industry becomes increasingly eco-conscious. Sustainability is no longer an option but an imperative, and scientists must revolutionize the industry through innovative techniques, processing methods and bold solutions for ceramic materials. This book provides an up-to-date overview of the current state of advanced ceramic materials, emphasizing emerging technologies. It highlights processes and techniques based on proven advances, offering a critical overview of this fundamental area of research and development.
