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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Roman Indergand, Xavier Bruant, Dennis M. Kochmann
Summary: In this study, high-resolution simulations and a phase-field model were used to analyze the ferroelectric domain evolution in PZT and its impact on material properties. By automatically identifying and tracking different types of domain walls, their role in polarization reversal process was studied. The results reveal correlations between the density and width of domain walls and macroscopic piezo- and dielectric material properties. Furthermore, correlations between the average polarization and strain within a grain and its crystallographic orientation were observed, in agreement with experimental results.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICS AND PHYSICS OF SOLIDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Junyan Zhang, Dongpo Song, Jung-Kun Lee
Summary: The Cr doping in Bi5CrxFe1-xTi3O15 films leads to changes in microstructure and electrical properties, with an increase in saturated polarization and a decrease in coercive field. The decrease in lattice aspect ratio promotes the alignment of ferroelectric dipoles, ultimately controlling the ferroelectricity of the thin films.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Mohamed Aissa, Moneim Zannen, Mohammed Hadouchi, Hend Kacem, Jamal Belhadi, Hassan A. H. Alzahrani, Abdallah Aissa, Mimoun El Marssi, Mustapha Majdoub, Abdelilah Lahmar
Summary: The correlation between the phase structure, dielectric, and ferroelectric properties of lead-free polycrystalline ceramics was investigated. The crystallographic transformation, dielectric diffuseness, depolarization temperature, and lattice disorder were analyzed. Raman spectroscopy and I-E loops were used to study the composition-dependent behavior and phase transition.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Dong Yang, Junyuan Tian, Shuo Tian, Fang Yu, Kailiang Ren
Summary: BNT-6BT-based lead-free ceramics with added SrTiO3 (ST) were studied to investigate the impact of ST content on phase structure and dielectric permittivity. Increasing ST content transformed the structure from a morphotropic phase to a pseudo-cubic phase. The BNBT-80ST composition showed a superparaelectric state, with improved energy density and charge-discharge efficiency compared to BNBT-30ST and BNBT-70ST. This study demonstrates the potential of BNBT-xST ceramics for high energy density capacitor applications.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhengkai Hong, Ben Tian, Xiaoqin Ke, Sen Yang, Yunzhi Wang
Summary: This study reveals the origin of reentrant relaxor transitions by using a binary ferroelectric system with nanoscale compositional heterogeneities. Phase field simulations based on Landau theory show that the formation of R nanodomains in T microdomains upon cooling at compositions near the T/R phase boundary is essential for the formation of reentrant relaxors. This work provides insight into the general conditions for the formation of reentrant relaxors and may contribute to the understanding of other reentrant ferroic glasses.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
X. Huang, Y. T. Liu, G. S. Luo, C. Lin, X. Wu, X. H. Zheng, D. P. Tang
Summary: BSFN ceramics prepared by microwave sintering showed a single tungsten bronze phase and equiaxial grains, demonstrating enhanced dielectric, ferroelectric, and magnetic properties.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Jesse Nii Okai Amu-Darko, Chen Zhang, Shahid Hussain, Samuel Leumas Otoo, Michael Freduah Agyemang
Summary: The environmentally-friendly relaxor ferroelectric ceramics were prepared and sintered, with Ba(Mg1/3Ta2/3)O-3 content affecting grain size and dielectric properties. Increasing BMT content led to improved dielectric performance and transition from ferroelectric to paraelectric phase.
TRANSACTIONS OF NONFERROUS METALS SOCIETY OF CHINA
(2022)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Qunfei Zheng, Qiang Li, Saidong Xue, Yanhui Wu, Lijuan Wang, Qian Zhang, Xiaomei Qin, Xiangyong Zhao, Feifei Wang, Wenge Yang
Summary: Using in situ Raman spectroscopy, the pressure evolution of local structure and vibrational dynamics of the perovskite-type relaxor ferroelectric single crystal under pressure is systematically investigated. The results reveal two characteristic pressure points for phonon modes up to 30 GPa, corresponding to the rhombohedral-to-tetragonal phase transition and the structural transition involving oxygen octahedral tilt and vibration.
CHINESE PHYSICS LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Min Shi, Enyang Men, Hao Chen, Yudong Xu, Ruzhong Zuo, Tiancheng Bai, Shushu Du
Summary: The Bi4-xErxTi3O12 films were deposited on substrates using the spin-coating method. Er3+ doping did not affect the phase composition and valence state of the Bi4-xErxTi3O12 films. The films showed dense surfaces and clear phase interfaces with the substrates, but also contained particles of various sizes and irregular shapes. The doping of Er3+ resulted in lower leakage current density and ferroelectricity in the Bi4-xErxTi3O12 films, with a decrease followed by an increase in leakage current density and an increase followed by a decrease in remanent polarization as the doping concentration increased. The Bi3.4Er0.6Ti3O12 film exhibited the lowest leakage current density and the highest remanent polarization among the five films, indicating better ferroelectric properties.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Tingfang Tian, Feilong Chen, Zhaokuan Wen, Zhiguo Wang, Yongming Hu, Shengwen Shu
Summary: In this study, Sb2O5-doped AgNbO3 ceramics were prepared and their phase structure, microstructure, dielectric, and ferroelectric properties were investigated. The introduction of Sb5+ ions caused lattice shrinkage and grain size change. The dielectric constant significantly increased with Sb5+ introduction, and the phase transition temperatures shifted to lower temperatures. The AgNb0.98Sb0.02O3 ceramics exhibited relaxor antiferroelectric characteristics, resulting in higher recoverable energy density and energy efficiency compared to pure AgNbO3.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Pathit Premwichit, Onthida Kosasang, Narit Triamnak, Sasipohn Prasertpalichat
Summary: The study investigates the impact of A-site Nd3+ donor doping on crystal structure, morphology, dielectric, electrical conductivity, and ferroelectric properties, revealing the potential of Nd3+ doped 0.93BNT-0.07 ceramics as promising candidates for high temperature capacitors and actuator materials.
INTEGRATED FERROELECTRICS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Mohammad Yunus, Bikas C. Maji
Summary: A comprehensive reaction mechanism for the formation of Ti3AlC2 MAX-phase from its elemental powders during spark plasma sintering has been proposed. The microstructural evaluation showed that the Al-rich TiAl3 intermetallic forms at approximately 660 degrees C when Al melts. A gradual transition from TiAl3 to Ti-rich TiAl and Ti3Al intermetallic phases occurs between 700 degrees C and 1200 degrees C, forming a layered structure due to Al diffusion. The formation of TiC and Ti3AlC transient carbide phases was observed through two different reactions above 1000 degrees C, resulting in the formation of Ti3AlC2 MAX-phase above 1350 degrees C and completion at 1500 degrees C.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Paul Junge, Moritz Greinacher, Delf Kober, Patrick Stargardt, Christian Rupprecht
Summary: The need for new solutions for electrical insulation is increasing due to the growing electrification in industrial sectors. In this study, alumina coatings with different spray distances were prepared and analyzed to investigate their dielectric properties. The results show that decreasing spray distance reduces resistivity and enhances the formation of the metastable phase.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
E. Yu. Koroleva, Yu. N. Sotskova, A. Yu. Molokov, A. F. Vakulenko, Nan Zhang, Fei Li, S. B. Vakhrushev
Summary: The problem of field induced phase transition into the ferroelectric phase in relaxor ceramics, specifically PMN ceramics, has been a topic of study for many years with controversial results. The experiments showed transitions from the glass-like phase to the ferroelectric phase, and a shift in the loss maximum frequency under applied electric field. Unlike single crystals, no clear evidence of phase transition from the paraelectric to the ferroelectric state was found in polycrystalline ceramics.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Juxia Li, Yongmei Zhang, Hong Fan, Liangliang Liu
Summary: Grain boundary energy anisotropy significantly impacts the microstructure evolution of textured ferroelectric ceramics, affecting the size distribution and shape of grains. By adjusting the grain boundary energy anisotropy, different microstructures can be achieved for the preparation of textured ferroelectric ceramics with target properties.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)