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 ...

Scholars from Chongqing University, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Tsinghua University, and State Grid Jiangxi Electric Power ...

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 ...

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 ...