Sintering and accompanying microstructural evolution is inarguably the most important step
in the processing of ceramics and hard metals. In this process, an ensemble of particles is …

The potassium sodium niobate, K0. 5Na0. 5NbO3, solid solution (KNN) is considered as one
of the most promising, environment-friendly, lead-free candidates to replace highly efficient …

Theoretical models for small ferroelectric particles predict a progressive decrease of the
Curie temperature, spontaneous lattice strain, and polarization until the critical size …

New types of multi-component Li 3+ x Mg 2–2 x Nb 1-x Ti 2 x O 6 (0≤ x≤ 1) solid-solution
ceramics were designed based on the Li 2 TiO 3− Li 3 NbO 4− MgO pseudo ternary phase …

Bone healing is a complex process orchestrated by various factors, such as mechanical,
chemical and electrical cues. Creating synthetic biomaterials that combine several of these …

Solid‐state conversion of single crystals from polycrystalline materials has the advantages of
cost‐effectiveness, chemical homogeneity, and versatility over the conventional melt growth …

Sintering and nanostability (defined as the stability against sintering) are critical phenomena
present in the processing and application of nanoparticles. With important implications in …

Recent observations of three classes of nanometer-thick, disordered, interfacial films in
multicomponent inorganic materials are reviewed and critically assessed. The three classes …

This paper reports recent theoretical perspectives and experimental results on
microstructural evolution during sintering in terms of the interface structure, which is either …

A novel approach to pressureless sintering based on the combination of rapid‐rate sintering,
rate‐controlled sintering, and two‐step sintering under a controlled atmosphere is proposed …