Ceramic suspension optimization using factorial design of experiments

The influence of organic phases (binder and two plasticizers) on ZnO slip viscosity and the properties of green tape were studied using design of experiments (DOE). Analysis of the results show no significant influence of the three components on slip viscosity and green tape density, but joint influence of two factors—binder polyvinyl butyral (PVB) and plasticizer polyethylene glycol (PEG)—is significant on green tape adhesion to the substrate tape of casting machine.