In the light of technological developments, the need for advanced ceramics
and non-ferrous alloys is increasing day by day. Besides, the applications of
nanotechnology to these areas for the production of materials with superior properties
are in important research interest. Although there are many methods developed for the
synthesis of nanoparticles of these materials, in recent years, the combustion synthesis
method offers unique advantages in matters such as product properties, process control
and cost. There are varying types of combustion synthesis and each type has been
continuously developed recently and it could be seen that it is a method open to
innovative developments. This chapter briefly discussed the basic principles, types,
thermodynamic and kinetic basis of combustion synthesis. While doing this, both the
approaches in the development of the methods were evaluated and examples from the
studies carried out in recent years were given. Some studies on the basic parameters
affecting the combustion synthesis method processes have been reviewed. It aims to
give brief information about the materials that can be synthesized by this method. It
aims to provide summary information transfer to those who will work on any
combustion synthesis method and aim to help create a route for experimental study
with the sample studies given. When the whole chapter is examined, it will be seen that
the method of combustion synthesis offers great advantages for nanoparticle synthesis
and makes it possible to produce a wide variety of materials with its many types.
Keywords: Combustion synthesis, Classification of combustion, Gel combustion, Self-propagating high temperature synthesis, Solution combustion, Thermodynamics and kinetics of combustion, Volume combustion.
