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Laura Silvestroni is affiliated with the National Research Council (CNR) in Italy and is active in research primarily within the fields of Materials Science and Engineering. The focus of their work encompasses materials chemistry, mechanical engineering, and ceramics and composites, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach that spans both fundamental and applied research domains.

The scientist's main research topics include advanced ceramic materials synthesis, advanced materials and composites, MXene and MAX phase materials, aluminum alloys composites properties, boron and carbon nanomaterials research, energetic materials and combustion, and metal and thin film mechanics.

Frequent publication venues for Laura Silvestroni demonstrate a consistent presence in journals related to materials and ceramics, including the Journal of the European Ceramic Society, Journal of the American Ceramic Society, Composites Part B Engineering, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, and Materials & Design.

  • Journal of the European Ceramic Society (15 publications)
  • Journal of the American Ceramic Society (4 publications)
  • Composites Part B Engineering (3 publications)
  • International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer (2 publications)
  • Materials & Design (2 publications)

Their recent published papers reflect ongoing study and experimentation with ultra-high-temperature materials, ceramic matrix composites, and their behavior under extreme conditions. Selected recent works include:

  • Effect of PAN-based and pitch-based carbon fibres on microstructure and properties of continuous Cf/ZrB2-SiC UHTCMCs, 2020, Journal of the European Ceramic Society
  • Ultra-high-temperature testing of sintered ZrB2-based ceramic composites in atmospheric re-entry environment, 2020, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
  • Properties of large scale ultra-high temperature ceramic matrix composites made by filament winding and spark plasma sintering, 2021, Composites Part B Engineering
  • Characterization of novel ceramic composites for rocket nozzles in high-temperature harsh environments, 2020, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
  • Qualification and reusability of long and short fibre-reinforced ultra-refractory composites for aerospace thermal protection systems, 2021, Corrosion Science

Laura Silvestroni collaborates frequently with several co-authors, indicating a network of partnership in advanced materials research. Notable collaborators include Diletta Sciti, Nicola Gilli, Luca Zoli, William G. Fahrenholtz, and Gregory E. Hilmas.

  • Diletta Sciti
  • Nicola Gilli
  • Luca Zoli
  • William G. Fahrenholtz
  • Gregory E. Hilmas

Additionally, the scientist has contributed to academic literature in book form, including a publication titled Ceramic Composites released by Trans Tech Publications Ltd. eBooks in 2023.

Best Publications

  • Toughened ZrB2-based ceramics through SiC whisker or SiC chopped fiber additions

    Laura Silvestroni;Diletta Sciti;Cesare Melandri;Stefano Guicciardi

  • Arc-jet testing on HfB2 and HfC-based ultra-high temperature ceramic materials

    Raffaele Savino;Mario De Stefano Fumo;Laura Silvestroni;Diletta Sciti

  • Effects of MoSi2 additions on the properties of Hf-and Zr-B2 composites produced by pressureless sintering

    Laura Silvestroni;Diletta Sciti

  • Oxidation behavior of ZrB2 composites doped with various transition metal silicides

    Laura Silvestroni;Giacomo Meriggi;Diletta Sciti

  • Processing, mechanical properties and oxidation behavior of TaC and HfC composites containing 15 vol%TaSi2 or MoSi2

    Diletta Sciti;Laura Silvestroni;Stefano Guicciardi;Daniele Dalle Fabbriche

  • Super-strong materials for temperatures exceeding 2000 °C.

    Laura Silvestroni;Hans Joachim Kleebe;William Fahrenholtz;Jeremy Lee Watts

  • Understanding the oxidation behavior of a ZrB2–MoSi2 composite at ultra-high temperatures

    Laura Silvestroni;Kerstin Stricker;Diletta Sciti;Hans-Joachim Kleebe

  • Microstructure and properties of HfC and TaC-based ceramics obtained by ultrafine powder

    L. Silvestroni;A. Bellosi;C. Melandri;D. Sciti

  • Densification of ZrB2–TaSi2 and HfB2–TaSi2 Ultra‐High‐Temperature Ceramic Composites

    Laura Silvestroni;Diletta Sciti

  • Spark plasma sintering of Zr-and Hf-borides with decreasing amounts of MoSi2 as sintering aid

    D. Sciti;L. Silvestroni;M. Nygren

  • Sintering and Mechanical Properties of ZrB2–TaSi2 and HfB2–TaSi2 Ceramic Composites

    Diletta Sciti;Laura Silvestroni;Giancarlo Celotti;Cesare Melandri

  • Suitability of ultra-refractory diboride ceramics as absorbers for solar energy applications

    Diletta Sciti;Laura Silvestroni;Luca Mercatelli;Jean-Louis Sans

  • Medical and biological applications of electrochemical devices

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  • Microstructure and Toughening Mechanisms in Spark Plasma-Sintered ZrB2 Ceramics Reinforced by SiC Whiskers or SiC-Chopped Fibers

    Stefano Guicciardi;Laura Silvestroni;Mats Nygren;Diletta Sciti

  • Spectrally selective ultra-high temperature ceramic absorbers for high-temperature solar plants

    Elisa Sani;Luca Mercatelli;Paola Sansoni;Laura Silvestroni

  • Fabrication and properties of HfB2-MoSi2 composites produced by hot pressing and spark plasma sintering

    Diletta Sciti;Laura Silvestroni;Alida Bellosi

  • Transmission electron microscopy on Zr- and Hf-borides with MoSi2 addition: Densification mechanisms

    Laura Silvestroni;Hans-Joachim Kleebe;Stefan Lauterbach;Mathis Müller

  • Solar Thermionic-Thermoelectric Generator (ST2G): Concept, Materials Engineering, and Prototype Demonstration

    Daniele Maria Trucchi;Alessandro Bellucci;Marco Girolami;Paolo Calvani

  • TaB2-based ceramics: Microstructure, mechanical properties and oxidation resistance

    Laura Silvestroni;Stefano Guicciardi;Cesare Melandri;Diletta Sciti

  • High‐Density Pressureless‐Sintered HfC‐Based Composites

    Diletta Sciti;Laura Silvestroni;Alida Bellosi

  • Synthesis, consolidation and characterization of monolithic and SiC whiskers reinforced HfB2 ceramics

    Clara Musa;Roberto Orrù;Diletta Sciti;Laura Silvestroni

Frequent Co-Authors

Diletta Sciti
Diletta Sciti National Research Council (CNR)
Raffaele Savino
Raffaele Savino University of Naples Federico II
Frédéric Monteverde
Frédéric Monteverde National Research Council (CNR)
William G. Fahrenholtz
William G. Fahrenholtz Missouri University of Science and Technology
Hans-Joachim Kleebe
Hans-Joachim Kleebe Technical University of Darmstadt
Alida Bellosi
Alida Bellosi National Research Council (CNR)
Gregory E. Hilmas
Gregory E. Hilmas Missouri University of Science and Technology
Giuseppe Pezzotti
Giuseppe Pezzotti Kyoto Institute of Technology
Jon Binner
Jon Binner University of Birmingham
Mats Nygren
Mats Nygren Stockholm University

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