This is a schematic of the Spark Plasma Sintering apparatus: general scheme (a); sample placement in a mold (b). Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news ...

The research team turned to a ceramic fabrication method called spark plasma sintering, in which an electrical spark is used to quickly spot-heat a ceramic powder. This allows for highly ...

Field Assisted Sintering Technology/Spark Plasma Sintering (FAST/SPS) uses a DC electric current to directly heat the mould and/or sample through Joule heating. This direct heating allows high heating ...

The process relies on spark plasma sintering to dope the silicon with germanium and phosphorus. The combination of doping and reduced thermal conductivity is designed to improve the power ...