The fifth volume of a six-volume monograph, the objective of which is to broaden the awareness among material scientists, engineers, and research workers about the recent developments which can impact future flight vehicles. The present volume, Volume 5, is divided into three parts. The first part h

This volume is part of the Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceeding (CESP) series. This series contains a collection of papers dealing with issues in both traditional ceramics (i.e., glass, whitewares, refractories, and porcelain enamel) and advanced ceramics. Topics covered in the area of advanced ceramic include bioceramics, nanomaterials, composites, solid oxide fuel cells, mechanical properties and structural design, advanced ceramic coatings, ceramic armor, porous ceramics, and more.