1. Applications, uses, and requirements

As in many technological fields with a long history, certain technical terms do not always encompass the same concepts depending on the perspective or specialty of the person using them. This leads to confusion and misunderstandings that can result in often fruitless debates among experts.

The term "ceramics" itself is a perfect illustration of this: some include glass and concrete, while others do not. The definition adopted here for "traditional ceramics" avoids getting involved in this controversy.

Thus, at each stage, we opt for definitions that promote understanding of this article, without claiming to...