Polymer derived ceramics

[3] The composition, phase distribution and structure of PDCs depend on the polymer precursor compounds used and the pyrolysis conditions applied.

Another important category of preceramic polymers are polycarbosilanes and poly(organo)carbosilanes, containing alternating carbon and silicone atoms in the backbones.

PDC-based composite materials can extend functions and usages of PDCs to a wide range of areas, for example, in biological, medical, electrical, magnetic, engineering and optical applications.

[4] Specific 3D printing techniques such as direct ink writing (DIW), stereolithography (SLA) and digital light processing (DLP) can control the structure of preceramic polymers from nanoscale to macroscale.

They are usually used to produce interface or surface with multi-functionality and complex shapes for biomedical applications, such as tissue regeneration, implant design, drug delivery, and wound dressing.

[13][14] Hybrid PDC materials are feasible and tunable for substrate manufacturing in lithium ion batteries, sensors, actuators, high temperature electrical devices, etc.