The European Ceramic Society

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France

Mines Saint-Etienne, Laboratoire Georges Friedel (LGF, UMR CNRS 5307)

Research on ceramic materials in the Material Science and Mechanical Engineering Center

Director : Guillaume Kermouche

Email : kermouche@emse.fr

Phone : +33 (0)4 77 42 00 74

Website : https://www.mines-stetienne.fr/lgf/

Research topics :

  • Fabrication processes for different applications: ceramics for biomedical applications, design/handicraft, energy, defence       

Shaping by additive manufacturing (robocasting, FDM) and conventional and microwave sintering to obtain architectured materials     

Study of technical ceramics (calcium phosphate, alumina, zirconia, nuclear ceramics) and traditional ceramics (porcelain)

Understanding the microwave/materials interactions to optimize microwave sintering: study of the influence of the material (composition, microstructure) on the heating and sintering by microwave, measurement of dielectric properties at high temperatures in a specific microwave device

 

  • Infusion of liquid phase in porous ceramics to produce composites

Follow-up of the infusion of liquid resin in macroporous ceramics and characterization of the permeability

Exceptional facilities :

  • Different microwave instrumented cavities (multimode and single-mode) working under controlled atmospheres
  • Specific microwave device dedicated to measurement of dielectric properties

Financial support programmes :

  • European fundings: EURAD
  • National fundings: ANR
  • Partnerships with companies (ANDRA, Solcera, Bony)

Any other relevant information :

Latest news

YCN Newsletter 27 - YCN Committee member - Welcome to Aleksandra Milojkovic

It is a true honor to introduce myself as the new Committee Member of the Young Ceramists Network.

Jun 26, 2025
YCN Newsletter 27 - Expert opinion - Nicola Döbelin, PhD

Why Crystal Structure Matters: Decoding the Performance of Calcium Phosphate Biomaterials

In the world of calcium phosphate biomaterials, crystal structure is often the silent driver behind a material’s success—or failure. Whether we are developing bone graft substitutes or studying bioceramic interactions at the tissue interface, understanding the underlying crystal lattice isn’t just helpful—it’s essential.

Jun 24, 2025

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