CHEN Lidong, WANG Shiwei
（Shanghai Institute of Ceramicsthe Chinese Academy of Sciencethe Chinese Academy of Science）
Abstract: Developed in the past decadePulse Electric Current Sintering is a type of the latest and speedy sintering technology which is characterized by high heating－up rateshort sintering period and easy control of the microstructure of sintered body.It draws a great attention to show is remarkable advantages in the preparation of nanomaterials and composites as well in the circle of materials science and industrial sectors.The characteristics and research state of pulse electric current sintering is introduced and its future prospects in the material’s development are also looked forward.
Key words: pulse electric current sinteringspark plasma sinteringplasma activated sinteringsintering mechanismnana material