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BULLETIN OF THE CHINESE CERAMIC SOCIETY ›› 2026, Vol. 45 ›› Issue (5): 1727-1740.DOI: 10.16552/j.cnki.issn1001-1625.2025.1118

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Laser Ablation Behavior and Development Trend of Ceramic Matrix Composites

ZHANG Yunzhe1(), CHEN Minsun2(), WANG Honglei1(), ZHOU Xingui1, YU Jinshan1   

  1. 1.Science and Technology on Advanced Ceramic Fibers and Composites Laboratory,College of Aerospace Science and Engineering,National University of Defense Technology,Changsha 410073,China
    2.College of Frontier Interdisciplinary Sciences,National University of Defense Technology,Changsha 410073,China
  • Received:2025-11-13 Revised:2025-12-26 Online:2026-05-15 Published:2026-06-10
  • Contact: CHEN Minsun, WANG Honglei

Abstract:

With the extensive application of high-energy laser technology in military and industrial fields, the laser ablation behavior and protection mechanisms of ceramic matrix composites have become a hot topic in cutting-edge research. This paper systematically reviews the ablation mechanism, dynamic response behavior, and anti-ablation protection strategies of ceramics and ceramic matrix composites under laser irradiation. Firstly, the basic physical processes of laser-material interaction are elaborated, including photon-electron coupling, energy absorption, and heat conduction mechanisms, and the influences of parameters such as laser power, wavelength, and pulse mode on the ablation morphology and evolution of the heat-affected zone are analyzed. On this basis, the ablation behaviors of typical carbide (such as C/SiC, SiCf/SiC), oxide (such as Al2O3/Al2O3), and nitride (such as Si3N4, AlN) matrix composites under different laser conditions are further summarized, including material removal mechanisms, oxidation kinetics, phase transformation processes, and microstructure evolution, and the influences of external factors such as supersonic gas flow and environmental atmosphere on the ablation process are discussed. In terms of protection, the design concepts, performance advantages, and research progress of reflective, ablation-resistant, thermal insulation, and composite protective coatings are systematically discussed, covering the development and application potential of new protective systems such as high-reflection ceramic modification, multi-layer structure design, high-entropy ceramics, and biomimetic gradient materials, providing theoretical basis and technical paths for the research and engineering application of high-performance laser ablation-resistant materials.

Key words: ceramic matrix composite, high-energy laser weapon, laser ablation behavior, anti-laser protection, microstructure evolution

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