Journal of the American Ceramic Society, Vol.83, No.5, 1129-1136, 2000
Equilibrium point defect and electronic carrier distributions near interfaces in acceptor-doped strontium titanate
A mathematical model based on Frenkel's theory for charged defect segregation at interfaces is used to calculate the equilibrium grain boundary depletion layer widths and conductivity profiles in acceptor-doped SrTiO3 ceramics. The calculations examine the effect of oxygen vacancy Equilibration during annealing at moderate temperatures (similar to 1000 K) on the development of interfacial charge that influences grain boundary electrical properties at lower temperatures. Good agreement is demonstrated between the model predictions and experimental results reported in the literature.