Abstract
Due to its high theoretical capacity in the conversion reaction, Co₃O₄, a transition metal oxide, has been attracting attention as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries. Comparing conventional slurry method with the electrophoretic deposition (EPD) method without additives (conductive agents and binders), we investigated the effect of the Co₃O₄/additive interface..... More

Abstract
A composite having 60 vol% of TiC particles was successfully fabricated by the infiltration of molten SKD11 tool steel into a TiC preform. The density of this composite was achieved to be 25% lighter than conventional steels. The penetration of the liquid metal reached geometrically complex regions without any interfacial..... More