Correlation of ion dynamics with characteristic length scales and network structural units in bismuth borate glasses

Ion dynamics in lithium bismuth borate conducting glasses have been reported in wide composition and temperature ranges. The activation energy for the dc conduction has been analysed using Anderson-Stuart model and a correlation between the dc conductivity and the doorway radius has been predicted. The characteristic length scales for ion dynamics, such as mean square displacement and spatial extent of sub-diffusive motion of lithium ions have been determined from the ac conductivity and dielectric spectra, respectively. A direct connection between the ion dynamics and the characteristic length scales and the network structural units have been established. (C) 2013 AIP Publishing LLC.