What are the production methods for ceramic fibers?

Ceramic fibers are produced through various methods, each yielding fibers with distinct properties. The primary methods include: 1) Extrusion, where molten ceramic material is forced through a spinneret to form fibers; 2) Spinning, similar to extrusion but often involving the addition of a binder for strength; 3) Blowing, which uses air or steam to form fibers from a slurry or melt; 4) Electrospinning, an advanced technique where an electric field draws charged threads from a polymer solution; and 5) Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), where fibers are grown from gaseous precursors. Each method is chosen based on the desired fiber properties, such as strength, flexibility, and thermal resistance, for specific applications.