RT Conference Proceedings T1 Optimization of Ti suspensions for the reinforcement of Ti scaffolds via direct foaming of a polycarbosilane A1 Molero Romero, Esther A1 Sánchez Herencia, Antonio Javier A1 Ferrari, Begoña A1 Gordo Odériz, Elena A1 Colombo, Paolo AB In bio-applications, the mechanical properties of macroporous structures are of great relevance as they are subjected to significant structural stresses and satisfy specific surface requirements such as high wear resistance, which prevents wear debris proliferation. The MAX phases, as Ti3SiC2, draw a great interest because of their combination of interesting structural properties such as low density and high elastic modulus. This compound also has a crystalline structure resembling that of lamellar graphite, which makes it interesting as material for wear resistance and high toughness applications. The objective of the proposed research work is the optimization of Ti micro-powder suspensions in order to use them as filler that could react with the siliconrich residue of a polymer as a polycarbosilane, leading to a well dispersed secondary phase Ti3SiC2 in a Ti matrix after a thermal treatment in an inert/controlled atmosphere. This route has been followed for the manufacture of macro-cellular porous SiC foams by direct foaming of polycarbosilane, but in our case the no-oxide ceramic phase will appear dispersed in a Ti porous structure PB Asociacion Española de Materiales Compuestos SN 978-84-697-0406-6 YR 2015 FD 2015-07 LK https://hdl.handle.net/10016/21873 UL https://hdl.handle.net/10016/21873 LA eng NO La ponencia presentada en: XI Congreso Nacional de Materiales Compuestos, celebrado los días 6, 7 y 8 de julio de 2015, en Móstoles (España). NO The authors acknowledge the support of the projects MAT2012-38650-C02 andMULTIMAT-CHALLENGE, Ref: P2013/MIT-2862. DS e-Archivo RD 1 jul. 2024