Flexible Ceramic Fibers: Recent Development in Preparation and Application

Abstract

Flexible ceramic fibers (FCFs) have been developed for various advanced applications due to their superior mechanical flexibility, high temperature resistance, and excellent chemical stability. In this article, we present an overview on the recent progress of FCFs in terms of materials, fabrication methods, and applications. We begin with a brief introduction to FCFs and the materials for preparation of FCFs. After that, various methods for preparation of FCFs are discussed, including centrifugal spinning, electrospinning, solution blow spinning, self-assembly, chemical vapor deposition, atomic layer deposition, and polymer conversion. Recent applications of FCFs in various fields are further illustrated in detail, including thermal insulation, air filtration, water treatment, sound absorption, electromagnetic wave absorption, battery separator, catalytic application, among others. Finally, some perspectives on the future directions and opportunities for the preparation and application of FCFs are highlighted. We envision that this review will provide readers with some meaningful guidance on the preparation of FCFs and inspire them to explore more potential applications.

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Keywords

Ceramic fibers / Flexibility / Preparation / Applications / Chemical Sciences / Macromolecular and Materials Chemistry / Physical Chemistry (incl. Structural) / Engineering / Materials Engineering

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Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China(52102090)

Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(20JC1414900)

Shanghai Municipal Education Commission(2017-01-07-00-03-E00055)

Program of Shanghai Academic/Technology Research Leader(20XD1433700)

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