Field-induced p-n transition in yttria-stabilized zirconia.

ABSTRACT: Oxide ion conducting yttria-stabilised zirconia ceramics show the onset of electronic conduction under a small bias voltage. Compositions with a high yttria content undergo a transition from p-type to n-type behavior at voltages in the range 2.4 to 10 V, which also depends on oxygen partial pressure. Surface reactions have a direct influence on bulk electronic conductivities, with possible implications for voltage-induced flash phenomena and resistive switching.

SUBMITTER: Jovani M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6898179 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature