Elastic Deformation in Ceria Nanorods via a Fluorite-to-Rutile Phase Transition

Sayle, T.X.T.; Sayle, D.C.

dc.contributor.author	Sayle, T.X.T.	-
dc.contributor.author	Sayle, D.C.	-
dc.date.accessioned	2011-03-10T23:01:24Z
dc.date.available	2011-03-10T23:01:24Z
dc.date.issued	2010-02-28T00:00:00Z	-
dc.identifier.issn	1936-0851	-
dc.identifier.uri	http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/nn901612s	-
dc.identifier.uri	http://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/4941
dc.description.abstract	Atomistic simulations reveal that ceria nanorods, under uniaxial tension, can accommodate over 6% elastic deformation. Moreover, a reversible fluorite-to- rutile phase change occurs above 6% strain for a ceria nanorod that extends along [110]. We also observe that during unloading the stress increases with decreasing strain as the rutile reverts back to fluorite. Ceria nanorods may find possible application as vehicles for elastic energy storage.	en_UK
dc.language.iso	en_UK	en_UK
dc.publisher	American Chemical Society	en_UK
dc.subject	atomistic simulation microstructure molecular dynamics nanoenergy storage stabilized zirconia molecular-dynamics low-temperature nanoparticles nanowires nanotubes strength stress models strain	en_UK
dc.title	Elastic Deformation in Ceria Nanorods via a Fluorite-to-Rutile Phase Transition	en_UK
dc.type	Article	en_UK