Since the beginning of the use of nuclear energy, humans have been faced with the problem
of radionuclide disposal. At present, a large amount of waste is stored in pools or dry tanks …

In this article we provide some perspectives on a range of pyrochlore and defect fluorite type
compounds with nominal A2B2O7, A2BO5, ABC2O7, and other stoichiometries. Typically …

This contribution provides a thorough examination of the structural characteristics of
pyrochlore-type lanthanide titanates and zirconates Ln 2 Ti 2 O 7 and Ln 2 Zr 2 O 7, across …

Material with superior damage tolerance, chemical durability, and structure stability is of
increasing interest in high-level radioactive waste management and structural components …

Pursuing material with excellent irradiation resistance, high chemical durability, and stable
mechanical properties under extreme conditions is of great significance for develo** …

We performed ab initio calculations of the cation antisite and anion Frenkel pair defect
formation energies for a series of pyrochlores. The obtained energies correlate well with the …

The ordering and disordering processes significantly impact the physicochemical properties
of complex oxides when they are subjected to severe conditions such as high temperature …

Understanding and predicting radiation damage evolution in complex materials is crucial for
develo** next-generation nuclear energy sources. Here, using a combination of ion beam …

A series of Gd 2 Ti 2-y Zr y O 7 (0.0≤ y≤ 2.0) solid solutions has been synthesized by a
solid-state process using a three-stage heating protocol. Raman spectroscopy was used to …

The pyrochlore structure is of particular interest to the nuclear industry due to its potential for
nuclear waste immobilization and as a host material for inert matrix fuels. Herein, the …