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Deep Learning for Ceramic Surface Defect Inspection: A State-of-the-Art Survey

B.S.Wang, L. Zhang

Pages 1-14   DOI: 10.4416/JCST2025-00011

Keywords: Automated inspection, surface quality control, machine vision, neural networks, manufacturing automation

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Effect of Pretreatment Methods and Composite Repair Materials on the Repair Bond Strength of Resin Nanoceramics: An In Vitro SEM Analysis

S.A. Alqahtani, A.Y. Alsaeed, M.H.D. Al Wadei, S. Shafqat, R. Batool, K. Bhutto

Pages 1-8   DOI: 10.4416/JCST2025-00003

Keywords: Diamond bur, sandblasting (SB), surface roughness, repair bond strength, SEM.

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Effects of Changing the Specific Surface Area in the Ceramic Matrix of CAC-Containing Refractory Castables on the Dispersion and Mixing Process

F. Holleyn, T. Waldstädt, J. Kasper, L.T. Ibarra Plata, C. Dannert, O. Krause

Pages 1-14   DOI: 10.4416/JCST2024-00023

Keywords: Refractory castables, specific surface area, dispersing agents, mixing process, rheology.

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Novel Binder Systems for No-Cement Castables: A Comprehensive Evaluation of Mechanical Strength and Hot Properties

H. Peng

Pages 1-8   DOI: 10.4416/JCST2024-00021

Keywords: No-cement refractory castables, microsilica-gel binder, intermediate-temperature applications, mullite formation.

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Investigating the Use of Sugar Alcohol as an Alternative Non-Toxic Binder to Conventional Coal Tar/Coal Tar Pitch for Use in Taphole Clay

I. Cameron, A. Garbers-Craig

Pages 1-12   DOI: 10.4416/JCST2024-00019

Keywords: Taphole clay, binder, PAH, non-toxic, sugar alcohol, resole resin.

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The Influence of Titania, Carbon Black and Graphite on the Spinel Formation in a Magnesia Alumina Castable

J. Angelkort, L. Himmel, Y. Lakotta-Weinhold, A. Reichert, M. Mix

Pages 1-6   DOI: 10.4416/JCST2024-00017

Keywords: Spinel formation, castable, titania addition, carbon addition, sintering.

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Structure, Microstructure and Properties of Lightweight Aluminosilicate Refractory Aggregates and Castables

D. Madej, A. Bąk, D. Bielewicz, A. Aksamit, A. Hecman, W. Mikulski

Pages 1-8   DOI: 10.4416/JCST2024-00015

Keywords: Lightweight aggregate, lightweight castable, monolithic refractories, energy savings, reduced heat loss, university-business cooperation.

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