A novel Multi-Phase Flash Sintering (MPFS) technique for 3D complex-shaped ceramics

This work demonstrates the first proof-of-concept of Multi-Phase Flash Sintering (MPFS). This novel tech- nique essentially consists of applying a rotating electric field to the sample by means of a multi-phase voltage source as furnace temperature increases. Several ceramic materials with different...

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Autores: Molina-Molina, Sandra, Gil-González, Eva, Durán-Olivencia, Francisco J., Valverde, José M., Perejón, Antonio, Sánchez-Jiménez, Pedro E., Pérez-Maqueda, Luis A.
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2022
País:España
Institución:Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)
Repositorio:DIGITAL.CSIC. Repositorio Institucional del CSIC
OAI Identifier:oai:digital.csic.es:10261/258277
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10261/258277
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Flash sintering
Alternating current
Field-assisted sintering techniques
Complex shape
Ceramic materials
Yttria-stabilized zirconia
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Sumario:This work demonstrates the first proof-of-concept of Multi-Phase Flash Sintering (MPFS). This novel tech- nique essentially consists of applying a rotating electric field to the sample by means of a multi-phase voltage source as furnace temperature increases. Several ceramic materials with different types of elec- trical conductivities are sintered within seconds at furnace temperatures much lower than those used for traditional DC flash sintering due to the higher power densities administered by a multi-phase power supply. Thus, ceramic materials are flashed at relatively lower applied voltages which minimizes un- desired phenomena such as localization and preferential current pathways. Furthermore, MPFS allows diverse electrode configurations to promote a more uniform electric field distribution, enhancing the sin- tering of 3D complex-shaped specimens. MPFS could be a true breakthrough in materials processing, as 3D complex-shaped specimens are homogeneously sintered at reduced temperatures, while keeping all the advantages of conventional flash sintering