Detecting 'pressure anisotropy' using zirconia nanoparticles
Researchers at University of Tsukuba have discovered that the crystal structure of zirconia nanoparticles remains stable under uniform pressure applied from all directions but changes under anisotropic pressure. This unique property is expected to lead to new technologies for detecting and evaluating pressure anisotropy, which has been difficult to assess using conventional methods.
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