Research progress in zirconia toughened alumina ceramics

Kaidong DING, Xiang LI, Xiang LU, Qi WANG, Jianlei KUANG, Wenbin CAO

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Journal of Materials Engineering ›› 2025, Vol. 53 ›› Issue (4) : 75-90. DOI: 10.11868/j.issn.1001-4381.2024.000620
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Research progress in zirconia toughened alumina ceramics

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Zirconia toughened alumina (ZTA) ceramics exhibit excellent mechanical properties compared to single-phase Al2O3 and ZrO2 ceramics, demonstrating broader application prospects in high-end industrial fields such as electronics, biomedicine, and semiconductors. This paper reviews the toughening mechanism of ZTA ceramics and summarizes recent research progress, both domestic and international, on three aspects: powder preparation, sintering methods, and the introduction of the third phase. It focuses on analyzing the role of third-phase incorporation in ZTA ceramics through the use of various sintering techniques and processing methods. Finally, it points out that the nano-structuring of powders, fine control of advanced sintering techniques, and exploration of the microstructure through third-phase modulation are key directions for future research.

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ZTA / raw material powder / sintering method / third-phase / mechanical property

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Kaidong DING , Xiang LI , Xiang LU , et al . Research progress in zirconia toughened alumina ceramics. Journal of Materials Engineering. 2025, 53(4): 75-90 https://doi.org/10.11868/j.issn.1001-4381.2024.000620

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