How transparent ceramics is gaining attention from wide range of industrial application?

 

Transparent ceramics are now garnering attention across a broad spectrum of industrial applications, from bulletproof vests, self-cleaning windows, air conditioning systems, and infrared domes to LED panels and solar panels. In contrast to traditional glass, single-crystalline and polycrystalline single-ceramic technologies provide the same transparency but are tougher and stronger than single crystalline technologies. Using these two technologies together opens up new design possibilities that open the door to a host of possible applications in numerous industries.

Transparent ceramics is a revolutionary material that allows thermal radiation to pass through the material with no absorption. This material was first developed back in the 1970s by Richard Seligman. Since then it has gone through numerous advancements and improvements. Basically, transparent ceramics consist of two different materials, both comprised of millions of interconnected carbon nanotubes. The innermost layer of the two-layered nanotube structure is transparent while the outermost is opaque. This gives transparent ceramics the ability to change their transmittance depending on the optical conditions and heat sources present in a specific area.

One of the most popular uses for transparent ceramics is in the creation of infrared (IR) window curtains for use in warehouses and industrial buildings. These curtains would allow heat to escape from the building while keeping the interior comfortable. Because Transparent Ceramics is transparent, the amount of heat would reflect back onto the building instead of being absorbed.

Another place where Transparent Ceramics can be used is in the creation of high-efficiency spark plasma sintering processes. In this process, the use of high-pressure steam and high-speed industrial fans help to create an intense plasma field which in turn, produces high-quality spark coils. Transparent Ceramics is also being developed for use in diagnostic applications. One such application is in the diagnosis of diseases such as severe allergies and cancerous conditions.