The results presented in this section therefore confirm the analyses and hypotheses made previously: thermal cycling leads to an evolution of the matrix and volume damage, even at the lowest temperatures. This ageing leads to changes in mechanical properties, i.e., a reduction in the CTE and ul...
Mostly liquid phase synthesis leads to a dispersion of Nanoparticles. Since the solvent is either hydrophilic or hydrophobic, the application of such dispersion is limited. Latest developments however show that Nanoparticles agglomerated on purpose can be flocculated out of the liquid phase or stay ...