Yield phenomena and bending strength of single crystal 8YSZ were evaluated using
microcantilever beam specimens with various crystal orientations. Nonlinearity due to plastic …

The relevance of the phase-field approach to simulate the fracture in porous ceramics has
been investigated. For this purpose, the conditions for the crack initiation using the phase …

Tubercles in sea urchin shells serve as a base on the test plates connecting the spine; these
undergo compressive or impact stress from the spines. As the volume fraction of the ordered …

Fracture and crack growth is one of the main degradation mechanisms in solid oxide cells
(SOCs). However, the modeling of crack growth in SOCs is challenging due to their complex …

Microscale microstructure-property relations for zirconia-containing lithium silicate glass-
ceramics (ZLS) are critical for their applications as load-bearing restorations. This study …

The porous-cracked microstructure of plasma sprayed ceramics coatings directly influences
their macroscopic mechanical response. A 3D micromechanical model based on the …

A model based on the Phase Field approach has been developed to simulate the local
fracture in porous electrode microstructures. The model capacity to predict the crack …

The reduction of failure rates of small-sized zirconia devices depends on the understanding
of their micromechanical properties. This paper reports the micromechanical behaviors of …

The mechanical properties of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) can limit their mechanical
stability and lifespan. Understanding the correlation between the microstructure and …

The performance degradation of Solid Oxide Cells (SOC) caused by microstructure
evolution limits the SOC's lifetime. Long-term testing combined with post-mortem …