Herve (INRAE & AgroParisTech) This vo Kientza 
Ceramic Fibers and Their Applications 

To date, several polymer-derived ceramic fibers have been developed all over the world, out of which Si C fibers synthesized from polycarbosilane and their derivatives have achieved highest heat resistance and show excellent mechanical properties. Their use in ceramic matrix composite materials has resulted in high-temperature stability and light weight, which show great promise in next-generation applications, such as aerospace engines. This book presents polymer-derived ceramic fibers from a historical viewpoint; basic information about them, such as production process, fine structures, and physical properties; their applications; and prospects of future inorganic fibers.