Lecture
Alumina at the Core: Advanced Wear, Thermal, EV, and Electro Ceramic Applications
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- Hall A5A5.237
Lecture description
Alumina remains a quiet but indispensable material behind many of today’s advanced industrial applications. In engineered ceramics alone, it represents nearly 70% of all material usage, reflecting its versatility and robust performance. This talk highlights recent advancements in alumina materials engineered for demanding wear, thermal, plasma resistance and electrical environments, with a special focus on emerging needs in electric‑vehicle (EV) technologies. Key topics include microstructural optimization to improve hardness and wear resistance, tailoring thermal conductivity for heat‑dissipation components, and leveraging alumina’s dielectric strength for high‑voltage insulation and power‑electronics packaging. A key part of the discussion will focus on the fast‑growing electric‑vehicle (EV) sector, where alumina and Boehmite are helping address real‑world challenges in battery safety, power‑electronics reliability, and efficient heat removal. Instead of looking at alumina as a single material, the session explores it as a flexible design platform that can be tailored to meet diverse engineering needs. By linking intrinsic material properties with functional level requirements, the session demonstrates how alumina continues to evolve as a versatile, high‑performance material platform enabling next‑generation mobility and energy applications.
