2020
ACL
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Z.Xiao, S.Yu, Y.Li, S.Ruan, L.B.Kong, Q.Huang, Z.Huang, K.Zhou, H.Su, Z.Yao, W.Que, Y.Liu, T.Zhang, J.Wang, P.Liu, D.Shen, M.Allix, J.Zhang, D.Tang, 'Materials development and potential applications of transparent ceramics: A review', Mat. Sc. Eng. R 139 100518 (2020) doi:10.1016/j.mser.2019.100518
Transparent ceramics have various potential applications such as infrared (IR) windows/domes, lamp envelopes,
opto-electric components/devices, composite armors, and screens for smartphones and they can be used as host
materials for solid-state lasers. Transparent ceramics were initially developed to replace single crystals because
of their simple processing route, variability in composition, high yield productivity, and shape control, among
other factors. Optical transparency is one of the most important properties of transparent ceramics. In order to
achieve transparency, ceramics must have highly symmetric crystal structures; therefore, the majority of the
transparent ceramics have cubic structures, while tetragonal and hexagonal structures have also been reported in
the open literature. Moreover, the optical transparency of ceramics is determined by their purity and density; the
production of high-purity ceramics requires high-purity starting materials, and the production of high-density
ceramics requires sophisticated sintering techniques and optimized sintering aids. Furthermore, specific mechanical
properties are required for some applications, such as window materials and composite armor. This
review aims to summarize recent progress in the fabrication and application of various transparent ceramics.
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