This book describes spark plasma sintering (SPS) in depth. It addresses fundamentals and
material-specific considerations techniques and applications across a broad spectrum of
materials. The book highlights methods used to consolidate metallic or ceramic particles in
very short times. It highlights the production of complex alloys and metal matrix composites
with enhanced mechanical and wear properties. Emphasis is placed on the speed of the sintering
processes uniformity in product microstructure and properties reduced grain growth the
compaction and sintering of materials in one processing step various materials processing and
high energy efficiency. Current and potential applications in space science and aeronautics
automation mechanical engineering and biomedicine are addressed throughout the book.
