Advanced research on the preparation and application of carbide ceramic fibers

Carbide ceramic fibers are of significant importance for application in the high-tech areas of advanced aircraft engines, aerospace vehicles, and the nuclear industry due to their excellent properties, such as high tensile strength and elastic modulus, excellent high-temperature resistance, and oxidation resistance. This paper reviews the preparation and application of different carbide ceramic fibers, including SiC fibers and transition metal carbide (e.g., ZrC, HfC, and TaC) ceramic fibers. The preparation methods of carbide ceramic fibers are discussed in terms of different fiber diameters, represented by SiC fibers with variable weaving properties and functions due to their differences in diameter. Subsequently, the application of carbide ceramic fibers as high-temperature-resistant structural materials, catalyst carriers, sensors, and supercapacitors are summarized, and strategies for the future development of carbide ceramic fibers are proposed. This review aims to help researchers enhance their understanding of the preparation and utilization of carbide ceramic micro/nanofibers, advancing the development of high-performance carbide ceramic fibers.