Publications

Sintering and Grain Growth

21. Chen, I. W., "A stoichastic theory of grain growth", Acta Metallurgica 35, 1723-1733 (1987). http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0001-6160(87)90118-0

29. Hassold, G. N.; Chen, I. W.; Srolovitz, D. J., "Computer simulation of final-stage sintering: I. Model, kinetics, and microstructure", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 73, 2857-2864 (1990). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1990.tb06686.x

30. Chen, I. W.; Hassold, G. N.; Srolovitz, D. J., " Computer simulation of final-stage sintering: II. Influence of initial pore size", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 73, 2865-2872 (1990). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1990.tb06687.x

31. Chen, I. W.; Xue, L. A., "Development of superplastic structural ceramics", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 73, 2585-2609 (1990). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1990.tb06734.x

32. Hwang, C. M. J.; Chen, I. W., "Effect of a liquid phase on superplasticity of 2 mol % Y2O3-stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystals", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 73, 1626-1632 (1990). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1990.tb09806.x

33. Hwang, S. L.; Chen, I. W., "Grain-size control of tetragonal zirconia polycrystals using the space-charge concept", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 73, 3269-3277 (1990). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1990.tb06449.x

37. Xue, L. A.; Chen, I. W., "Deformation and grain-growth of low-temperature-sintered high-purity alumina", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 73, 3518-3521 (1990). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1990.tb06489.x

44. Xue, L. A.; Chen, I. W., "Low-temperature sintering of alumina with liquid-forming additives", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 74, 2011-2013 (1991). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1991.tb07825.x

45. Xue, L. A.; Wu, X.; Chen, I. W., "Superplastic alumina ceramics with grain-growth inhibitors", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 74, 842-845 (1991). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1991.tb06935.x

47. Chen, P. L.; Chen, I. W., "In situ alumina aluminate platelet composites", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 75, 2610-2612 (1992). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1992.tb05623.x

50. Wu, X.; Chen, I. W., "Exaggerated texture and grain-growth in a superplastic SIAION", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 75, 2733-2741 (1992). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1992.tb05497.x

51. Wu, X.; Chen, I. W., "Hot extrusion of ceramics", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 75, 1846-1853 (1992). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1992.tb07206.x

52. Xue, L. A.; Chen, I. W., "Fabrication of mullite body using superplastic transient phase", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 75, 1085-1091 (1992). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1992.tb05542.x

53. Xue, L. A.; Chen, I. W., "Influence of additives on the gamma-to-alpha transformation of alumina", J. Mater. Sci. Lett. 11, 443-445 (1992). http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/bf00731098

54. Xue, L. A.; Meyer, K.; Chen, I. W., "Control of grain-boundary pinning in Al2O3/ZrO2 composites wit Ce3+/Ce4+ doping ", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 75, 822-829 (1992). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1992.tb04147.x

56. Chen, I. W., "Mobility control of ceramic grain-boundaries and interfaces", Mater. Sci. Eng. A-Struct. Mater. Prop. Microstruct. Process. 166, 51-58 (1993). http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0921-5093(93)90309-3

57. Chen, P. L.; Chen, I. W., "Reactive Cerium (IV) oxide powders by the homogeneous precipitation method", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 76, 1577-1583 (1993). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1993.tb03942.x

61. Xue, L. A.; Chen, I. W., "A new SiC-whisker-reinforced lithium aluminosilicate composite", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 76, 2785-2789 (1993). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1993.tb04016.x

62. Chen, P. L.; Chen, I. W., "Role of defect interaction in boundary mobility and cation diffusivity of CeO2", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 77, 2289-2297 (1994). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1994.tb04596.x

63. Chen, S. Y.; Chen, I. W., " Temperature-time texture transition of Pb(Zr1-XTiX)O3 thin-films: I. Role of Pb-rich intermediate phases", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 77, 2332-2336 (1994). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1994.tb04602.x

64. Chen, S. Y.; Chen, I. W., "Temperature-time texture transition of Pb(Zr1-XTiX)O3 thin-films: II. Heat-treatment and compositional effects", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 77, 2337-2344 (1994). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1994.tb04603.x

65. Hwang, S. L.; Chen, I. W., "Superplastic forming of SiAlON ceramics", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 77, 2575-2585 (1994). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1994.tb04645.x

66. Hwang, S. L.; Chen, I. W., " Nucleation and growth of alpha' -SiAlON on alpha-Si3N4", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 77, 1711-1718 (1994). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1994.tb07041.x

67. Hwang, S. L.; Chen, I. W., "Nucleation and growth of beta' -SiAlON", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 77, 1719-1728 (1994). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1994.tb07042.x

68. Hwang, S. L.; Chen, I. W., "Reaction hot-pressing of alpha'-SiAlON and beta'-SiAlON ceramics", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 77, 165-171 (1994). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1994.tb06972.x

79. Menon, M.; Chen, I. W., "Reaction densification of alpha'-SiAlON: I. Wetting behavior and acid-base reactions ", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 78, 545-552 (1995). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1995.tb08212.x

80. Menon, M.; Chen, I. W., " Reaction densification of alpha'-SiAlON: II. Densification behavior ", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 78, 553-559 (1995). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1995.tb08213.x

82. Chen, P. L.; Chen, I. W., "Grain growth in CeO2: Dopant effects, defect mechanism, and solute drag", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 79, 1793-1800 (1996). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1996.tb07997.x

83. Chen, P. L.; Chen, I. W., "Grain boundary mobility in Y2O3: Defect mechanism and dopant effects", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 79, 1801-1809 (1996). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1996.tb07998.x

87. Xue, L. A.; Chen, I. W., "Superplastic alumina at temperatures below 1300oC using charge-compensating dopants", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 79, 233-238 (1996). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1996.tb07903.x

88. Chen, P. L.; Chen, I. W., "Sintering of fine oxide powders: I. Microstructural evolution", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 79, 3129-3141 (1996). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1996.tb08087.x

89. Chen, P. L.; Chen, I. W., "Sintering of fine oxide powders: II. Sintering mechanisms", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 80, 637-645 (1997). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1997.tb02879.x

90. Chen, I. W.; Rosenflanz, A., "A tough SiAION ceramic based on alpha-Si3N4 with a whisker-like microstructure", Nature 389, 701-704 (1997). http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/39542

91. Chen, S. Y.; Chen, I. W., "Comparative role of metal-organic decomposition-derived 100 and 111 in electrical properties of Pb(Zr,Ti)O3 thin films", Jpn. J. Appl. Phys. Part 1 - Regul. Pap. Short Notes Rev. Pap. 36, 4451-4458 (1997). http://dx.doi.org/10.1143/jjap.36.4451

92. Huang, Z. K.; Rosenflanz, A.; Chen, I. W., "Pressureless sintering of Si3N4 ceramic using AlN and rare-earth oxides", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 80, 1256-1262 (1997). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1997.tb02972.x

93. Rosenflanz, A.; Chen, I. W., "''Classical'' superplasticity of SiAlON ceramics", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 80, 1341-1352 (1997). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1997.tb02990.x

96. Chen, S. Y.; Chen, I. W., "Texture development, microstructure evolution, and crystallization of chemically derived PZT thin films", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 81, 97-105 (1998). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1998.tb02300.x

97. Du, X. F.; Chen, I. W., "Ferroelectric thin films of bismuth-containing layered perovskites: Part I, Bi4Ti3O12", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 81, 3253-3259 (1998). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1998.tb02764.x

98. Du, X. F.; Chen, I. W., "Ferroelectric thin films of bismuth-containing layered perovskites: Part II, PbBi2Nb2O9", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 81, 3260-3264 (1998). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1998.tb02765.x

99. Du, X. F.; Chen, I. W., "Ferroelectric thin films of bismuth-containing layered perovskites: Part III, SrBi2Nb2O9 and c-oriented Bi4Ti3O12 template", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 81, 3265-3269 (1998). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1998.tb02766.x

105. Wang, L. L.; Tien, T. Y.; Chen, I. W., "Morphology of silicon nitride grown from a liquid phase", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 81, 2677-2686 (1998). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1998.tb02676.x

110. Menon, M.; Chen, I. W., "Bimaterial composites via colloidal rolling techniques: I, microstructure evolution during rolling", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 82, 3413-3421 (1999). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1999.tb02259.x

111. Menon, M.; Chen, I. W., "Bimaterial composites via colloidal rolling techniques: II, sintering behavior and thermal stresses", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 82, 3422-3429 (1999). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1999.tb02260.x

112. Menon, M.; Chen, I. W., "Bimaterial composites via colloidal rolling techniques: III, mechanical properties", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 82, 3430-3440 (1999). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1999.tb02261.x

114. Rosenflanz, A.; Chen, I. W., "Kinetics of phase transformations in SiAlON ceramics: I. Effects of cation size, composition and temperature", J. European Ceram. Soc. 19, 2325-2335 (1999). http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0955-2219(99)00097-7

115. Rosenflanz, A.; Chen, I. W., "Kinetics of phase transformations in SiAlON ceramics: II. Reaction paths", J. European Ceram. Soc. 19, 2337-2348 (1999). http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0955-2219(99)00099-0

116. Chen, I. W., "Grain boundary kinetics in oxide ceramics with the cubic fluorite crystal structure and its derivatives", Interface Sci. 8, 147-156 (2000). http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/a:1008742404071

118. Chen, I. W.; Wang, X. H., "Sintering dense nanocrystalline ceramics without final-stage grain growth", Nature 404, 168-171 (2000). http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/35004548

119. Kim, J.; Rosenflanz, A.; Chen, I. W., "Microstructure control of in-situ toughened alpha-SiAlON ceramics", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 83, 1819-1821 (2000). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.2000.tb01472.x

120. Wang, L. L.; Tien, T. Y.; Chen, I. W., "Reply to "Comment on 'Morphology of silicon nitride grown from a liquid phase"'", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 83, 677-678 (2000). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.2000.tb01257.x

121. Winn, E. J.; Chen, I. W., "Crack deflection in composites with very thin interlayers", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 83, 3222-3224 (2000). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.2000.tb01712.x

122. Winn, E. J.; Chen, I. W., Deformation processing and properties of Y2O3-doped ZrO2/porous-Al2O3 composites. In Engineering Ceramics: Multifunctional Properties - New Perspectives, Sajgalik, P.; Lences, Z., Eds. Trans Tech Publications Ltd: Zurich-Uetikon, 2000; Vol. 175-1, pp 163-172.

123. Chen, I. W.; Winn, E. J., "Delaminating layered oxide composites with wavy interfaces", Z. Metallk. 92, 757-761 (2001). http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=14073855

124. Chen, I. W.; Winn, E. J.; Menon, M., "Application of deformation instability to microstructural control in multilayer ceramic composites", Mater. Sci. Eng. A-Struct. Mater. Prop. Microstruct. Process. 317, 226-235 (2001). http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0921-5093(01)01161-3

126. Zenotchkine, M.; Shuba, R.; Kim, J. S.; Chen, I. W., "Synthesis of alpha-SiAlON seed crystals", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 84, 1651-1653 (2001). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.2001.tb00894.x

128. Dakskobler, A.; Kosmac, T.; Chen, I. W., "Paraffin-based process for producing layered composites with cellular microstructures", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 85, 1013-1015 (2002). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.2002.tb00213.x

130. Zenotchkine, M.; Shuba, R.; Chen, I. W., "Effect of heating schedule on the microstructure and fracture toughness of alpha-SiAlON - Cause and solution", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 85, 1882-1884 (2002). http://dx/doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.2002.tb00371.x

131. Zenotchkine, M.; Shuba, R.; Kim, J. S.; Chen, I. W., "Effect of seeding on the microstructure and mechanical properties of alpha-SiAlON: I, Y-SiAlON", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 85, 1254-1259 (2002). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.2002.tb00254.x

132. Shuba, R.; Chen, I. W., "Effect of seeding on the microstructure and mechanical properties of alpha-SiAION: II, Ca-alpha-SiAION", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 85, 1260-1267 (2002). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.2002.tb00254.x

133. Zenotchkine, M.; Shuba, R.; Chen, I. W., "Effect of seeding on the microstructure and mechanical properties of alpha-SiAlON: III, comparison of modifying cations", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 86, 1168-1175 (2003). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.2003.tb03443.x

134. Wang, L. L.; Tien, T. Y.; Chen, I. W., "Formation of beta-silicon nitride crystals from (Si,Al,Mg,Y)(O,N) liquid: I, phase, composition, and shape evolutions", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 86, 1578-1585 (2003). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.2003.tb03517.x

135. Wang, L. L.; Tien, T. Y.; Chen, I. W., "Formation of beta-silicon nitride crystals from (Si,Al,Mg,Y)(O,N) liquid: II, population dynamics and coarsening kinetics", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 86, 1586-1591 (2003). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.2003.tb03518.x

136. Chen, I. W.; Davenport, A.; Wang, L., "Accelerated precipitate coarsening due to a concomitant secondary phase transformation", Acta Mater. 51, 1691-1703 (2003). http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1359-6454(02)00570-0

137. Chen, I. W.; Shuba, R. A.; Zenotchkine, M. Y., Development of tough alpha-SiAlON. In Sialons, Komeya, K.; Mitomo, M.; Cheng, Y. B., Eds. Trans Tech Publications Ltd: Zurich-Uetikon, 2003; Vol. 237, pp 65-78. http://repository.upenn.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1122&context=mse_papers&sei-redir=1#search=%22Development%20tough%20alpha-SiAlON%22

146. Zenotchkine, M.; Shuba, R.; Chen, I. W., "Liquid-phase growth of small crystals for seeding alpha-SiAlON ceramics", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 87, 1040-1046 (2004). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1551-2916.2004.01040.x

159. Shuiba, R.; Chen, I. W., "Elimination of grain boundary glass in alpha-SiAlON by adding aluminium nitride", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 89, 1065-1071 (2006). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1551-2916.2005.00844.x

162. Wang, X. H.; Chen, P. L.; Chen, I. W., "Two-step sintering of ceramics with constant grain-size, I. Y2O3", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 89, 431-437 (2006). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1551-2916.2005.00763.x

163. Wang, X. H.; Deng, X. Y.; Bai, H. L.; Zhou, H.; Qu, W. G.; Li, L. T.; Chen, I. W., "Two-step sintering of ceramics with constant grain-size, II: BaTiO3 and Ni-Cu-Zn ferrite", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 89, 438-443 (2006). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1551-2916.2005.00728.x

167. Deng, X. Y.; Wang, X. H.; Gui, Z. L.; Li, L. T.; Chen, I. W., "Grain-size effects on the hardness of nanograin BaTiO3 ceramics", J. Electroceram. 21, 238-241 (2008). http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10832-007-9142-2

171. Wang, X. H.; Deng, X. Y.; Zhou, H.; Li, L. T.; Chen, I. W., "Bulk dense nanocrystalline BaTiO3 ceramics prepared by novel pressureless two-step sintering method", J. Electroceram. 21, 230-233 (2008). http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10832-007-9143-1

173. Zou, T. T.; Wang, X. H.; Wang, H.; Zhong, C. F.; Li, L. T.; Chen, I. W., "Bulk dense fine-grain (1-x)BiScO3-xPbTiO3 ceramics with high piezoelectric coefficient", Appl. Phys. Lett. 93, (2008). http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.2995861

183. Kim, S-W.; Kim, S. G., Jung, J-I.; Kang, S-J. L.; Chen, I. W., "Enhanced grain boundary mobility in yttria-stabilized cubic zirconia under an electric  field", J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 94 (2001). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1551-2916.2011.04800.x