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The role of externally applied stresses on solid electrolyte breakdown under electrolytic conditions is examined. It is shown that both applied compressive as well as tensile stresses when incorporated into the Poiseuille pressure model enhance the propensity to failure, consistent with experimental observations. Implications regarding the use of transformation toughened solid electrolytes in electrochemical systems are discussed. It is further demonstrated that the electrolyte breakdown by the supersaturation of ions recently proposed is incorrect.
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Virkar, A.V. The role of superimposed stresses on the degradation of solid electrolytes. J Mater Sci 21, 859–865 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01117365
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