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ArticlePloS one2025

Advanced strategies for enhancing kaolin ceramics using nanostructured additives: A comprehensive study.

Nasser A M Barakat, Neama A M Eltohamy, Kasem R M Abdelrazek, Wesam Elhawam, Ahmed A A Ammar, Hassan Fouad, Mohamed Hashem, Hak Yong Kim

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Nasser A M BarakatChemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Minia University, Minia, Egypt.ORCID 0000-0003-0085-5431
Neama A M EltohamyDepartment of Holographic Expression, Faculty of Art Education, Minia University, Minia, Egypt.
Kasem R M AbdelrazekDepartment of Holographic Expression, Faculty of Art Education, Minia University, Minia, Egypt.
Wesam ElhawamDepartment of Holographic Expression, Faculty of Art Education, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt.
Ahmed A A AmmarDepartment of Holographic Expression, Faculty of Art Education, Minia University, Minia, Egypt.
Hassan FouadBiomedical Engineering Dept. Faculty of Engineering, Helwan University, Helwan, Egypt.
Mohamed HashemDepartment of Dental Health, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Hak Yong KimDepartment of Nano Convergence Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, South Korea.

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Abstract

In this study, we investigated the enhancement of Egyptian kaolin ceramics using various nanostructured additives: polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanofibers, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), silicon dioxide (SiO2) nanoparticles, and activated carbon (AC). The results showed that PVA and TiO2 nanofibers significantly increased the compression strength of the ceramics, with TiO2 nanofibers providing the highest improvement at 2.47 MPa. SEM analysis revealed that these additives facilitated better particle agglomeration, leading to improved mechanical properties. TGA indicated a shift in the sintering reaction peak from 511°C for pristine kaolin to 548°C for PVA-modified kaolin and slightly higher for TiO2-modified kaolin, suggesting enhanced sintering processes. Additionally, the thermal cycling tests demonstrated that TiO2 nanofibers-modified kaolin exhibited exceptional stability, with no change in apparent density, highlighting its potential for refractory applications. PVA-modified samples also showed a significant decrease in porosity and water absorption. These findings underscore the potential of specific nanostructured additives to enhance the mechanical and thermal properties of kaolin ceramics, offering valuable insights for future research and industrial applications.

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CeramicsKaolinNanostructuresCharcoalCompressive StrengthNanofibersNanotubes, CarbonPolyvinyl AlcoholPorositySilicon DioxideTitaniumCharcoalKaolinNanotubes, CarbonPolyvinyl AlcoholSilicon DioxideTitaniumtitanium dioxide

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