Synthesis methods and powder quality of titanium monocarbide

• Published in: Chinese journal of chemical engineering Vol. 72; no. 8; pp. 10 - 18
• Main Authors: Xiang, Maoqiao, Ding, Wenjun, Dong, Qinghua, Zhu, Qingshan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.08.2024; School of Chemical Engineering,University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,Beijing 100049,China%State Key Laboratory of Mesoscience and Engineering,Institute of Process Engineering Chinese Academy of Sciences,Beijing 100190,China; Innovation Academy for Green Manufacture,Chinese Academy of Sciences,Beijing 100190,China; School of Chemical Engineering,University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,Beijing 100049,China; State Key Laboratory of Mesoscience and Engineering,Institute of Process Engineering Chinese Academy of Sciences,Beijing 100190,China
• Subjects: Powder technology; Reaction engineering; Reaction kinetics; Synthesis methods; Titanium carbide; Powder technology; Synthesis methods; Titanium carbide; Reaction engineering; Reaction kinetics
• ISSN: 1004-9541
• DOI: 10.1016/j.cjche.2024.03.019

Titanium monocarbide (TiC), which is the most stable titanium-based carbide, has attracted considerable interest in the fields of energy, catalysis, and structural materials due to its excellent properties. Synthesis of high-quality TiC powders with low cost and high efficiency is crucial for industrial applications; however major challenges face its realization. Herein, the methods for synthesizing TiC powders based on a reaction system are reviewed. This analysis is focused on the underlying mechanisms by which synthesis methods affect the quality of powders. Notably, strategies for improving the synthesis of high-quality powders are analyzed from the perspective of enhancing heat and mass transfer processes. Furthermore, the critical issues, challenges, and development trends of the synthesis technology and application of high-quality TiC powder are discussed. [Display omitted] •Titanium monocarbide have aroused intensive enthusiasm in chemical industry.•The synthesis methods for TiC powders are reviewed systematically.•The challenges for synthesizing high quality TiC powder at low cost are analyzed.•Potential strategies for addressing these challenges have been proposed.•The development trends of the synthesis method and application are prospected.