Metallurgical & Materials Engineering PDC Workshop

Participants join this seminar to learn about the "Polymer-to-Ceramic" route, which allows for the shaping of ceramics using traditional polymer processing techniques like spinning or coating before pyrolysis. The video provides a deep dive into Catalytic Water Oxidation using PDC-immobilized nickel nanocatalysts and the manufacturing of Oxidation-Resistant Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) for extreme environments. It also highlights the historical and ongoing academic ties between IIT Madras and German research institutions, offering insights into collaborative R&D ecosystems.

The seminar explores the cutting-edge field of Polymer Derived Ceramics (PDCs), moving from molecular synthesis to the creation of functional materials for energy and sensing. Experts from France and Germany present research on how pre-ceramic polymers can be transformed into advanced ceramics like silicon carboxy nitride (SiCN) and silicon oxycarbide (SiOC). The discussions center on using these materials as catalysts for hydrogen storage, electrode design for energy devices, and high-performance fibres for aerospace and industrial applications.

Source: Kannan Krishna [Youtube]

- Introduction

- From Porcelain to PDCs

- Energy Storage & Conversion

- Ceramic Fiber Spinning

- High-Temperature Gas Sensors

- Structural Health & Thermal Shock

- Indo-German Collaboration