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The present article reports a review on colloidal processing with emphasis on rare earth powders. A general view about rare earths properties, including scientific investigations and applications are also presented.
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Why is it important?
Rare earth includes a set of chemical elements (from La to Lu, including Sc and Y) with unique properties, the use of which is evidenced by luminescence applications. Colloidal processing offers great possibilities to obtain smart materials by controlling inter-particle forces, as well as their evolution during ceramic processing. The present article reports a review on colloidal processing with emphasis on rare earth powders. A general view about rare earths properties, including scientific investigations and applications are also presented.
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New insights into materials science provide development of smart nano/micro structured materials for advanced applications. Understanding inter- particle forces of rare earths, how to control them, the use of rheological models as tools to fit suspensions structures for shaping process will advance through new possibilities in related fields such as dosimetry, photonic, bio-prototyping, complex fluids, and general nanotechnology.
Dr Silas Cardoso Santos
Nuclear and Energy Research Institute, IPEN/CNEN-SP
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This page is a summary of: Advances in Colloidal Processing of Rare Earth Particles, Current Smart Materials, September 2018, Bentham Science Publishers,
DOI: 10.2174/2405465802666171012143956.
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