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Handbook of Polymer and Ceramic Nanotechnology pp 1–21Cite as

Zirconia-Based Nanocomposites

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Zirconia has recently become topical in the sphere of multifunctional materials for advanced applications. It has been employed in various applications such as structural ceramics, catalytic converters, oxygen sensors, nuclear industry, etc. It features high fracture toughness and high ionic conductivity and is chemically inert and biocompatible. In this chapter, the main focus is to provide insight into understanding the influence of zirconia chemical structure on the properties of its nanocomposites toward various advanced applications. Recent advances on the production of zirconia nanocomposites and properties are also highlighted. We conclude with ongoing challenges and future remarks.

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The authors acknowledge National Research Funding (NRF, South Africa) and Department of Science and Technology (DST, South Africa)-Biorefinery Program for funding

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  1. Department of Chemistry, Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

    T. C. Mokhena & M. J. John

  2. CSIR Materials Science and Manufacturing, Polymers and Composites, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

    T. C. Mokhena, M. J. John & A. Mtibe

  3. Department of Life Sciences, Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa

    M. J. Mochane

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Mokhena, T.C., John, M.J., Mochane, M.J., Mtibe, A. (2019). Zirconia-Based Nanocomposites. In: Hussain, C., Thomas, S. (eds) Handbook of Polymer and Ceramic Nanotechnology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-10614-0_47-1

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