Atomistic insights into strain-induced mechanical behaviors of doped rare earth oxides

Key Points

• Strain-induced mechanical behaviors show significant variation with different doping levels, enhancing performance.
• Key evidence includes a marked increase in hardness by up to 25% in heavily doped samples under stress conditions.
• Analysis of atomistic models was carried out to understand the mechanical properties at a molecular level.
• Findings highlight potential for optimizing materials in technological applications, warranting further exploration.