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{"title":"Highly adaptable plant cultivation light sources enabled by thermally stable lead-free halide double perovskites","authors":"Li Li ,&nbsp;Xu Yang ,&nbsp;Wei Zhao ,&nbsp;Yongjie Wang ,&nbsp;Xianju Zhou ,&nbsp;Zhiyu Yang ,&nbsp;Xiantong Tang ,&nbsp;Jae Su Yu","doi":"10.1016/j.ceramint.2025.06.238","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ceramint.2025.06.238","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><span><span><span>Lead-free halide double </span>perovskites have attracted significant attention due to various exceptional </span>photoelectric properties<span>. Nevertheless, there is a lack of blue and red light in plant growth, it is worthwhile to look for blue-red dual-emission phosphors with greater thermal stability and high quantum efficiency for creating light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for plant growth. By introducing Sb</span></span>³⁺ and Mn²⁺ ions into Cs₂NaLuCl₆, which achieves light ranging from blue (455 nm) to red (630 nm) emission. The intensity of prepared material could maintain 70 % of 80 K at 470 K and perform good thermal stability. Additionally, the resemblance between the spectra of the prepared LEDs and the spectra of the Action Spectrum, β-Carotene, Chlorophyll <em>a</em>, and Chlorophyll <em>b</em>, was 75.8 %, 81.9 %, 79.4 %, and 94.7 % respectively, showing a good matching degree, indicating that the samples have a promising application potential in plant growth.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":267,"journal":{"name":"Ceramics International","volume":"51 23","pages":"Pages 40041-40047"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144922805","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Si3N4 coatings as a novel alternative to SiC for oxidation protection of C/C composites","authors":"Song Zeng ,&nbsp;Wenhao Du ,&nbsp;Fanhao Zeng ,&nbsp;Yafang Gao","doi":"10.1016/j.ceramint.2025.06.205","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ceramint.2025.06.205","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Current research predominantly uses SiC as inner layers for C/C composites, this study introduces a novel Si₃N₄<span><span> coating for reduce thermal stress between the coating and C/C substrate and enhance oxidation resistance<span>. The effects of silicon content, silicon practical size, and </span></span>sintering temperature on the coating’s microstructure were investigated. The results showed that the dense Si</span>₃N₄ coating can be obtained with the ratio of fine Si powder: α-Si₃N₄: Al₃O₂: Y₂O₃<span> = 50 : 40: 6 : 4 at a sintering temperature of 1673 K and holding time of 2–3 h and its bonding strength<span> between substrate and coating was up to 6.88 ± 0.03 MPa. Oxidation tests at 1673 K for 70 h revealed a weight loss of 25.80 %, demonstrating superior performance over SiC coatings. Thermal stress analysis showed that Si</span></span>₃N₄<span> coatings reduced tensile stress by 44 % compared to SiC coatings, indicating better stress mismatch. The protective SiO</span>₂ layer formed during oxidation effectively delayed oxygen penetration, offering a promising choice for high-temperature applications of C/C composites.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":267,"journal":{"name":"Ceramics International","volume":"51 23","pages":"Pages 39699-39712"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144922155","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Optical characterization of NiO nanoparticle-decorated single-walled carbon nanotubes synthesized via ultrasonic-assisted sol-gel method","authors":"Seyedeh Maryam Banihashemian ,&nbsp;Hesam Kamyab ,&nbsp;Shahabaldin Rezania ,&nbsp;Daniel Simancas-Racines ,&nbsp;Saravanan Rajendran ,&nbsp;Shreeshivadasan Chelliapan","doi":"10.1016/j.ceramint.2025.06.181","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ceramint.2025.06.181","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><span>The decoration of carbon nanotubes with metal oxide<span> nanoparticles<span><span> has been employed to enhance their intrinsic properties and expand their applicability across various technological fields. This study investigated the functionalization of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) by treating them with a 3:2 mixture of sulfuric acid and nitric acid, which introduces oxygen-containing functional groups to enhance their dispersibility and reactivity. Nickel oxide nanoparticles (NiONPs) were synthesized and integrated onto the functionalized SWCNTs using an ultrasonic-assisted sol-gel technique, allowing uniform distribution. Then, the NiONP/SWCNT composite was evaluated for thermal stability and elemental composition via thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. Both </span>field emission scanning electron microscopy and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy confirmed the successful decoration of NiONPs (particle size &lt;20 nm, mean value of 7.87 ± 3.02 nm) on the SWCNTs. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy revealed characteristic peaks corresponding to NiO at 644 cm</span></span></span>⁻¹<span> as IR-active modes induced by NiO–SWCNT and Raman spectroscopy<span> further verified the chemical bonding between NiONPs and SWCNTs. This shows shifts in the radial breathing mode and G bands of SWCNTs, indicative of strong interfacial chemical interactions. Optical analysis demonstrated that the NiO-SWCNT nanocomposite exhibited a reduced band gap compared to pure NiO nanoparticles but a broader band gap than intermediate-phase SWCNT configurations. In addition, UV–Vis spectroscopy identified a prominent absorption peak within the 600–800 nm wavelength range, aligning with the near-infrared (NIR) spectral region. This enhanced NIR absorption suggests improved light-capturing efficiency, which could significantly benefit applications in photocatalysis and optoelectronics.</span></span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":267,"journal":{"name":"Ceramics International","volume":"51 23","pages":"Pages 39468-39475"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144922241","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Highly sensitive optical thermometry in Pr3+ doped CaWO4 nanophosphors","authors":"Linxiang Yi,&nbsp;Qingyu Meng,&nbsp;Wenjun Sun","doi":"10.1016/j.ceramint.2025.06.194","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ceramint.2025.06.194","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, the CaWO₄: x% Pr³⁺<span> (x = 0.1, 0.3, 1) nanophosphors were synthesized using the hydrothermal method<span><span>. The FE-SEM diagrams demonstrates that the sample consists of irregularly shaped nanoparticles, averaging 93–97 nm in size. Analysis of the variable-temperature </span>emission spectra of samples reveals that the luminescence of WO</span></span>₄²⁻ exhibits typical thermal quenching behavior, whereas the luminescence of Pr³⁺ initially increases and subsequently decreases with temperature increasing. The different temperature dependence of the luminescence of Pr³⁺ and WO₄²⁻<span> enables higher relative sensitivity when using their fluorescence intensity ratio (FIR) for temperature characterization. The samples prepared in this study can be used to characterize temperature by two sets of FIR (I</span>₆₀₅/I₄₂₀ and I₆₄₉/I₄₂₀) of Pr³⁺ (¹D₂→³H₄ 605 nm and ³P₀→³F₂ 649 nm) and WO₄²⁻ (³T₂→¹A₁ 420 nm). The obtained results can mutually validate each other, thereby achieving self-calibration. When using the FIR of I₆₀₅/I₄₂₀ for temperature characterization, the CaWO₄: 0.1 % Pr³⁺ demonstrates a maximum relative sensitivity value of 6.17 % K⁻¹<span> at 303 K, that is very high in inorganic materials. The results of this paper show that, CaWO</span>₄: Pr³⁺ nanophosphors exhibit excellent optical temperature sensing performance, demonstrating considerable potential for application in optical thermometry.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":267,"journal":{"name":"Ceramics International","volume":"51 23","pages":"Pages 39587-39596"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144922251","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Layered borophene maximizes the active sites in in-situ synthesized Bi2MoO6/BiVO4 heterostructures towards high-performance supercapacitors and efficient photocatalysts","authors":"Xiaowei Yang ,&nbsp;Tongxiang Cai ,&nbsp;Zhongran Yao ,&nbsp;Guojie Chao","doi":"10.1016/j.ceramint.2025.06.216","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ceramint.2025.06.216","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Bi₂MoO₆ and BiVO₄<span> materials are promising for supercapacitors<span> and photocatalysts<span> due to their remarkable reversible properties, higher theoretical specific capacitance, and capability to absorb visible light. Fewer active sites and low inherent electronic conductivities limit its supercapacitor and photocatalytic performances. To tackle these issues, a new composite structure, Bi</span></span></span>₂MoO₆/BiVO₄<span><span>/layered borophene hybrid, has been synthesized using a straightforward solvothermal method to establish a </span>heterojunction structure. The synthesized Bi</span>₂MoO₆/BiVO₄<span><span> heterostructure<span>, incorporating varying amounts of borophene, was analysed using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, </span></span>electron microscopy<span> (SEM and TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and UV–visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV–vis DRS). Integrating borophene into the Bi</span></span>₂MoO₆/BiVO₄<span><span> hybrid improves electrical conductivity and active sites while expanding the contact area, thereby facilitating rapid faradaic </span>redox reactions<span> for supercapacitor and photocatalyst applications. At a current density of 2 A g</span></span>⁻¹, the 5 % borophene-loaded Bi₂MoO₆/BiVO₄ electrode provides a high specific capacitance value of 638 F g⁻¹. It maintains a reasonable capacity retention rate (82.5 % of its initial specific capacity remains at 10 A g⁻¹<span>). In addition, the photocatalytic degradation rate of the composite Bi</span>₂MoO₆/BiVO₄<span> with layered borophene for 4-chlorophenol removal reaches 97 % after 60 min, demonstrating a significant enhancement compared to the performance of pure Bi</span>₂MoO₆/BiVO₄ hybrid (67 %). Incorporating novel borophene into Bi₂MoO₆/BiVO₄<span> enhances photoinduced electron transfer and offers active reaction sites, thereby increasing the heterostructure's supremacy. This study provides valuable insights into utilising borophene to improve material performance for future energy storage and environmental cleanup applications.</span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":267,"journal":{"name":"Ceramics International","volume":"51 23","pages":"Pages 39812-39824"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144922576","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Microstructure characterization and mechanical properties of Mo-Y2O3 alloys fabricated by hydrothermal synthesis and spark plasma sintering","authors":"Liying Yao ,&nbsp;Yimin Gao ,&nbsp;Yijie Huang ,&nbsp;Guojun Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.ceramint.2025.06.261","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ceramint.2025.06.261","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><span>To improve the strength and toughness, Mo-xY</span>₂O₃<span><span> (x = 0, 0.3, 0.6, 0.9, and 1.2 wt%) alloys are successfully fabricated by hydrothermal synthesis and </span>spark plasma sintering. The effects of Y</span>₂O₃ addition on microstructure, mechanical properties, and strengthening and toughening mechanisms are investigated in detail. Results show that the addition of Y₂O₃ particles greatly refines Mo grains. The majority of dispersed Y₂O₃ particles are semi-coherent intragranular particles, showing an ultrafine size of 99 nm and a high number density of 4.38 × 10¹⁷ m⁻³, while a small fraction consists of intergranular particles averaging 215 nm. This contributes to the excellent mechanical properties of the Mo-0.9Y₂O₃<span> alloy, with yield strength of 990 MPa, compressive strain of 9.97 %, and microhardness of 381 MPa, respectively. However, both the yield strength and compressive strain decrease with Y</span>₂O₃<span> addition beyond 0.9 wt%. The strengthening mechanisms are quantitatively evaluated, revealing that the increase in yield strength is mainly attributed to grain refinement strengthening and Orowan strengthening. Furthermore, there is a competition between the substantial plastic deformation<span> induced by grain refinement and the detrimental fracture caused by intergranular particles, both contributing to the toughness of Mo alloys.</span></span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":267,"journal":{"name":"Ceramics International","volume":"51 23","pages":"Pages 40289-40297"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144922721","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Rare earth modified TiO2 nanomaterials for high-efficiency DSSCs and visible-light Photocatalysis: Emphasis on Nd-doping","authors":"Archana Ashok ,&nbsp;Raguram T. ,&nbsp;Shobana M. ,&nbsp;Jeba Beula R. ,&nbsp;Ramya R. ,&nbsp;Sabareesh K.P. Velu ,&nbsp;Abiram A. ,&nbsp;Shilpa Shivaram","doi":"10.1016/j.ceramint.2025.06.248","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ceramint.2025.06.248","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Rare-earth-modified TiO₂<span> nanomaterials<span><span> (Sm, Er, Nd) exhibiting up/down conversion capabilities were successfully synthesized and integrated into photoelectrodes<span> to enhance both the photovoltaic efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) and the </span></span>photocatalytic<span> degradation of organic dyes. Among the dopants, Nd-doped TiO</span></span></span>₂ demonstrated the highest DSSC efficiency of 4.17 %, reflecting a 56 % improvement over undoped TiO₂<span><span><span><span><span>. Structural and optical characterizations confirmed the effectiveness of rare earth incorporation: XRD and </span>Raman spectroscopy verified </span>anatase<span> phase stability and purity, while BET analysis indicated increased surface area, contributing to improved device performance. </span></span>XPS<span> confirmed successful dopant integration, and FESEM with EDS mapping validated uniform morphology and elemental distribution. UV–Vis absorption and Urbach energy analysis revealed bandgap narrowing, enhancing visible </span></span>light absorption<span> and reducing charge recombination through defect mitigation. Photoluminescence<span> (PL) studies confirmed up/down conversion luminescence and suppressed charge recombination, while electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) indicated lower charge transfer resistance and improved charge transport. DSSCs based on Nd-doped TiO</span></span></span>₂ achieved a Jsc of 12.89 mA/cm², outperforming Sm-doped (3.82 %) and Er-doped (3.97 %) counterparts. Furthermore, Nd-doped TiO₂<span><span> exhibited superior photocatalytic activity<span>, degrading 94.56 % of Rhodamine B under </span></span>visible light, compared to 67.6 % and 85.8 % for Sm- and Er-doped TiO</span>₂, respectively. These results underscore the potential of rare earth doping in TiO₂ as a viable strategy for advancing cost-effective, high-performance solutions in solar energy and environmental remediation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":267,"journal":{"name":"Ceramics International","volume":"51 23","pages":"Pages 40142-40160"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144922819","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Enhanced DC bias stability and thermal robustness in CaSnO3-modified BNKT relaxor ceramics for high-voltage multilayer capacitors","authors":"Amei Zhang ,&nbsp;Hongping Hou ,&nbsp;Na Liao ,&nbsp;Zhuang Miao ,&nbsp;Haixia Jing ,&nbsp;Man Li ,&nbsp;Shen Bi ,&nbsp;Leiyang Zhang ,&nbsp;Hongliang Du ,&nbsp;Li Jin","doi":"10.1016/j.ceramint.2025.06.249","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ceramint.2025.06.249","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><span><span>Dielectric ceramics<span> with high permittivity, low dielectric loss, and exceptional stability are essential for multilayer </span></span>ceramic capacitors (MLCCs), which serve as critical components in advanced electronic systems. However, a major challenge in BaTiO</span>₃-based dielectrics is the pronounced capacitance degradation under DC bias, limiting their performance in high-voltage applications. In this study, we design and investigate Bi_0.5(Na_0.8K_0.2)_0.5TiO₃-<em>x</em>CaSnO₃ (BNKT-<em>x</em>CS) ceramics (<em>x</em> = 0–0.2) to address this limitation by enhancing both DC bias and temperature stability. Structural analysis reveals that CaSnO₃ (CS) incorporation disrupts the long-range polarization order, driving a transformation from a nonergodic relaxor (NR) to an ergodic relaxor (ER) state. This transition effectively suppresses domain wall motion, leading to significantly improved bias field resilience. At an optimal composition of <em>x</em> = 0.2, the permittivity variation under ±80 kV/cm bias is minimized to within −10 %–10 %, while excellent thermal stability is maintained across 30–130 °C, with permittivity fluctuations below 10 %. These findings establish BNKT-<em>x</em><span><span>CS as a promising lead-free dielectric system for next-generation MLCCs in high-voltage circuits. Beyond advancing the understanding of bias-stable </span>relaxor ferroelectrics, this work introduces a new class of dielectric materials tailored for high-performance energy storage and electronic applications.</span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":267,"journal":{"name":"Ceramics International","volume":"51 23","pages":"Pages 40161-40170"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144922820","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A novel gradient-pore structure SiO2/SiCnw ceramic composite nanofibrous aerogels for efficient low-frequency noise reduction and thermal insulation","authors":"Mengmeng Yang ,&nbsp;Zhao Zhao ,&nbsp;Wei Hu ,&nbsp;Lihao Liu ,&nbsp;Heng Cai ,&nbsp;Hongchao Liu ,&nbsp;Bohang An ,&nbsp;Min Li ,&nbsp;Qiong Wu ,&nbsp;Zhaofeng Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.ceramint.2025.06.242","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ceramint.2025.06.242","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><span>The rapid development of industry and transportation has given rise to serious noise pollution, which posing serious threats to the social economy and human physical and mental health. However, commonly existing fibrous noise absorption materials<span> with single pore-structure are limited by their large density, poor sound absorption ability, which are difficult dissipation of noise at low frequency. Herein, gradient-structured fire-resistance elastic ceramic </span></span>nanofiber<span> aerogels<span><span> with dual scale structure at micro and macro levels are success-fully structured through step-by-step directional freeze-casting technology. The macro gradient pore structure<span> improved the noise injection, and self-assembly nano network constructed by SiCnw improved the acoustic contact area of aerogel. In addition, the good thermal conductivity of SiCnw helps to convert sound energy into </span></span>heat energy<span><span> and quickly dissipate heat, further improving the sound absorption effect. The noise reduction coefficient of the obtained ceramic fibrous aerogels reaches 0.55, and the maximum value of the </span>sound absorption coefficient<span><span> can be close to 1. In addition, the hydrophobic group in the binder gives the aerogel </span>good mechanical properties<span> (60 % compressibility) and super hydrophobic properties (water contact angle ≈136°). The successful construction of lightweight, hydrophobic, fire-resistant gradient structure aerogel will provide a new prospect for the upgrading of the next generation noise absorber.</span></span></span></span></span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":267,"journal":{"name":"Ceramics International","volume":"51 23","pages":"Pages 40079-40086"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144922811","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Development and applications of directional solidified eutectic ceramics: An overview","authors":"Jie Xu ,&nbsp;Jian Liu ,&nbsp;Xiaodong Xu ,&nbsp;Jun Xu ,&nbsp;Kheirreddine Lebbou","doi":"10.1016/j.ceramint.2025.06.294","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ceramint.2025.06.294","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The directional solidified eutectic<span><span> (DSE) ceramics have various potential applications such as aerospace industry, gas turbines, heat-resistant sensor, nanotechnology, electronics and Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) due to the higher </span>strength<span><span>, almost constant, up to temperatures close to the melting point and a better creep resistance. In this review, main advances produced in crystal growth techniques during recent years have been presented. The most commonly used methods for growth of eutectic ceramics and are discussed, including Bridgman technique, Edge-defined Film-Fed growth technique, Czochralski technique and Micro Pulling-Down technique. In addition, we introduced the microstructure and morphology control and their crystallographic orientation. The paper also explores mechanical properties (Residual stresses, </span>Elastic modulus, Hardness and Fracture toughness) of eutectic ceramics. This review aims to summarize recent progress in the fabrication and application of various eutectic ceramics.</span></span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":267,"journal":{"name":"Ceramics International","volume":"51 23","pages":"Pages 39373-39389"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144922343","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}