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KSN Vikrant, RE Garc\u00eda “Electrically charged dislocations in ionic ceramics.<\/em>” Acta Materialia<\/strong>, 121778, 2025. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.actamat.2025.121778<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A thermodynamically consistent phase field theory describing coupled electrical, chemical, and mechanical effects on charged dislocations in ionic ceramics is presented. The formulation results in a generalized multiphysical Peach\u2013K\u00f6hler force, establishing a critical electro-chemo-mechanical force necessary for dislocation motion, proportional to solute and point defect segregation. For static dislocations in 3% Yttria Stabilized Zirconia (3YSZ), a multipolar electrostatic field develops near the dislocation core, enhancing conductivity along the line. For moving dislocations, three regimes are identified: (1)\u00a0the small velocity regime<\/em>, where solute and charge lock the linear defect in place; (2)\u00a0the intermediate velocity regime<\/em>, where the electrochemomechanical field stretches ahead of the moving dislocation due to ionic charge shedding; and (3)\u00a0the high velocity regime<\/em>, where the dislocation escapes the solute-induced drag forces, enabling large plastic deformation. Conditions for the Portevin\u2013Le Chatelier effect to take place, in agreement with literature accounts, are identified. The resultant temperature-dependent, solute and charge segregation and its effects on sintering are discussed in the context of Joule heating, reduction of local critical stress for densification, and promotion of macroscopic thermal and plastic runaway.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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