Space Charge Induced Surface Stresses: Implications in Ceria and Other Ionic Solids

作者:Sheldon Brian W*; Shenoy Vivek B
来源:Physical Review Letters, 2011, 106(21): 216104.
DOI:10.1103/PhysRevLett.106.216104

摘要

Volume changes associated with point defects in space charge layers can produce strains that substantially alter thermodynamic equilibrium near surfaces in ionic solids. For example, near-surface compressive stresses exceeding -10 GPa are predicted for ceria. The magnitude of this effect is consistent with anomalous lattice parameter increases that occur in ceria nanoparticles. These stresses should significantly alter defect concentrations and key transport properties in a wide range of materials (e.g., ceria electrolytes in fuel cells).

  • 出版日期2011-5-27