Field-assisted processing methods, such as spark plasma sintering and flash sintering, have
considerably expanded the toolbox of ceramic engineering. Depending on the conditions …

Defects in nanomaterials have emerged as a pivotal aspect influencing their properties and
diverse applications across numerous industries. This comprehensive review explores the …

Ceramic materials with high strength and chemical inertness are widely used as
engineering materials. However, the brittle nature limits their applications as fracture occurs …

Functional and structural ceramics have become irreplaceable in countless high-tech
applications. However, their inherent brittleness tremendously limits the application range …

Lithium dendrite growth in inorganic solid-state electrolytes acts as a main stumbling block
for the commercial development of all-solid-state lithium batteries. Indeed, Li dendrites often …

Dislocations have been identified to modify both the functional and mechanical properties of
some ceramic materials. Succinct control of dislocation‐based plasticity in ceramics will also …

For millennia, ceramics have been densified via sintering in a furnace, a time-consuming
and energy-intensive process. The need to minimize environmental impact calls for new …

Abstract In this work, the 0.67 BiFeO 3-0.33 BaTiO 3 ferroelectric ceramic was prepared by
Reaction Flash Sintering (RFS). This preparation technique combines synthesis and …

Dislocation‐tuned functional properties such as electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity,
and ferroelectric properties in oxides are attracting increasing research interest. A …

Flash sintering involves very rapid densification of ceramic powder compacts during a
thermal runaway induced by an applied voltage and current. The mechanisms of fast …