Synthesis of Ceramic Pigments by Non-Conventional Methods for New Ceramic Decoration Technologies

Abstract

The ceramic tile industry increasingly commits to modernisation and implementation of new technologies in the decoration process. Current demands of advanced processes in this fi eld, such as rotational decoration, inkjet printing, PVD (physical vapour deposition), laser systems, etc., led to a great interest in developing ceramic pigments with controlled composition and microstructure. These pigments are thermally and mechanically stable in the production cycles, have reproducible and multifunctional properties, and meet ecological and economic demands. The research work in this fi eld made the ceramic sector dynamic and competitive with regard to opening new markets.