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 forecasted restriction of lead containing materials in piezoelectric devices has created
vast interest into the development of alternatives, ie lead-free systems. Since the discovery …

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

The present study investigates the impact of point defects and their redistribution on the flash
sintering process. Strontium titanate was chosen as a model system for the group of …

Grain boundary structure‐property relationships influence bulk performance and, therefore,
are an important criterion in materials design. Materials scientists can generate different …

Abstract Lead-free ferroelectric Ba 0.85 Ca 0.15 Zr 0.1 Ti 0.9 O 3 stands out among
environmentally friendly alternatives to commercial Pb (Zr, Ti) O 3 piezoceramics for its large …

The additive manufacturing of BaTiO3 (BT) ceramics through stereolithography (SLA) 3D
printing at 465 nm wavelength was demonstrated. After different milling times, different paste …

One of the major factors limiting the application of lead‐free sodium potassium niobate‐
based materials are difficulties in establishing stable processing procedures. The effects of …

In functional ceramics, the impact of dopants on bulk crystals is generally well understood.
Their impact on grain boundaries is less well known. The present study investigates the …

A high-pressure FAST/Spark Plasma Sintering method was used to produce dense SrTiO 3
ceramics at temperatures of 1050° C, more than 250° C below typical sintering …