Sayle, T.X.T.Sayle, D.C.2011-03-102011-03-102010-02-281936-0851http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/nn901612shttp://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/4941Atomistic simulations reveal that ceria nanorods, under uniaxial tension, can accommodate over 6% elastic deformation. Moreover, a reversible fluorite-to- rutile phase change occurs above 6% strain for a ceria nanorod that extends along [110]. We also observe that during unloading the stress increases with decreasing strain as the rutile reverts back to fluorite. Ceria nanorods may find possible application as vehicles for elastic energy storage.en-UKatomistic simulation microstructure molecular dynamics nanoenergy storage stabilized zirconia molecular-dynamics low-temperature nanoparticles nanowires nanotubes strength stress models strainArticle