TY - CHAP AB - In this chapter, glass and glass-ceramic matrix composites containing carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are discussed with an emphasis on their production, properties, microstructures and applications. Composite manufacturing routes require both CNT/matrix powder preparation techniques and their densification by suitable sintering processes. Physical, mechanical, functional and technological properties of the composites are evaluated, including density, hardness, elastic modulus, fracture strength and toughness, electrical and thermal conductivity, wear and friction resistance, and thermal shock, cycling and ageing resistance. Microstructural features are typically characterized by X-ray diffraction and scanning and transmission electron microscopy. Based on the characteristics obtained, potential applications of the composites are considered, together with a discussion of the unresolved manufacturing challenges and desirable, but still unattained, properties. © 2013. Woodhead Publishing Limited All rights reserved. AU - Subhani,T AU - Shaffer,MSP AU - Boccaccini,AR DO - 10.1533/9780857093493.2.208 EP - 256 PY - 2013/// SN - 9780857093387 SP - 208 TI - Carbon nanotube (CNT) reinforced glass and glass-ceramic matrix composites T1 - Ceramic Nanocomposites UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1533/9780857093493.2.208 ER -