Structure of high angle grain boundaries in metals and ceramic oxides

A critical review is given of the state of our current knowledge of the structure of high angle grain boundaries in metals and in ceramic oxides. Particular attention is given to effects due to differences in the bonding and crystal structure in these solid types. The results of recent experimental work and efforts to model grain boundary structure using computer simulation methods are described. Important characteristic features of boundaries in these materials are discussed. Difficulties which are presently being encountered in efforts to determine their structure are pointed out