Innovation in Ceramic Science and Engineering Selected, Peer Reviewed Papers from the 3rd International Symposium on Advanced Ceramics, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, December 11-15, 2006, Singapore

Materials science is a key field in science and technology, and is indispensable for providing the groundwork for the next technological generation. Ceramics, in particular, advanced rapidly during the 20th century. Although current society now faces numerous difficulties with regard to recycling, energy conservation, environmental pollution and safety/reliability issues, ceramics are sure to play an important role in overcoming them.