journal article·2025-11

Unfired foam ceramics from iron tailings: a sustainable route toward thermal insulation and fire-resistant materials

Yabo Gao, Dengcheng Wu, Aixin She, Yongqi Wang, Hang Li, Ying Xu, Shaowei Zhang, Zhong Huang, Haijun Zhang

Ceramics International· Volume 51· Issue 28
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