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  • Ceramic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

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  • Functional and structural ceramics are vital in high-tech fields but limited by brittleness.
  • Toughening ceramics, especially against short cracks, remains a significant challenge.
  • Dislocation-based toughening, common in metals, is thought to be hindered by ceramics' high bond strength.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate and engineer a dislocation microstructure in ceramics for improved crack tip toughness.
  • To identify key factors for achieving dislocation-based toughening at ambient temperatures.
  • To challenge the notion that ceramics inherently lack dislocation-based toughening mechanisms.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing modern microscopy techniques to analyze ceramic microstructures.
  • Employing simulation methods to understand dislocation behavior in ceramics.
  • Experimentally manipulating dislocation density in near-surface ceramic regions.

Main Results:

  • Successfully induced and engineered a dislocation microstructure in ceramics.
  • Demonstrated that dislocation density, not intrinsic properties, limits toughening in many ceramics.
  • Showcased improved crack tip toughness through engineered dislocation plasticity.

Conclusions:

  • Dislocation-based toughening is achievable in ceramics at ambient temperatures.
  • Controlling dislocation density is crucial for enhancing ceramic toughness.
  • Novel synthesis strategies could unlock significant improvements in ceramic mechanical performance.