研究目的
To investigate the effect of CaZrO3 doping on the electric and mechanical properties of (Na0.47K0.51Li0.02)(Nb0.8Ta0.2)O3 ceramics, focusing on the development of core-shell structures and their impact on strain behavior.
研究成果
The research successfully developed a core-shell structure in CaZrO3-doped (NaKLi)(NbTa)O3 ceramics, leading to large electric field-induced strain behaviors. The core is a Nb-rich ferroelectric phase, and the shell is a Ta-rich paraelectric phase, with interactions under electric fields enhancing strain. This finding is significant for advancing lead-free piezoelectric materials in actuation applications, suggesting future studies on optimizing core-shell structures for improved performance.
研究不足
The study is limited to specific compositions of CaZrO3-doped ceramics and may not generalize to other dopants or conditions. The core-shell structure formation depends on sintering processes and material purity, which could vary. Potential optimizations include exploring different sintering temperatures or additional characterizations to better understand phase transitions.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
A conventional solid-state reaction technique was used to prepare (1-x)[(Na0.47K0.51Li0.02)(Nb0.8Ta0.2)O3]-xCaZrO3 ceramics with x=0-0.1. The study aimed to analyze phase transitions, microstructure, and electromechanical properties.
2:47K51Li02)(Nb8Ta2)O3]-xCaZrO3 ceramics with x=0-The study aimed to analyze phase transitions, microstructure, and electromechanical properties.
Sample Selection and Data Sources:
2. Sample Selection and Data Sources: Raw materials including NaNbO3, KNbO3, LiNbO3, KTaO3, CaCO3 (99.99%), and ZrO2 (99.9%) were sourced from Aldrich Co. Samples were calcined, pressed, and sintered to achieve densities >95% of theoretical values.
3:99%), and ZrO2 (9%) were sourced from Aldrich Co. Samples were calcined, pressed, and sintered to achieve densities >95% of theoretical values.
List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
3. List of Experimental Equipment and Materials: Equipment included FE-SEM (Model S-4800, HITACHI Inc.), X-ray diffraction machine (PANalytical X'pert pro MPD), electron microscopy (JEM-2100F, JEOL) with spherical aberration corrector (CEOS GmbH), impedance/gain-phase analyzer (HP4294; Hewlett-Packard Co.), ferroelectric analyzer (Radiant Co.), and linear variable displacement transformer sensor. Materials were the ceramic compositions and binders like PVA.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Powders were mixed, dried, crushed, sieved, calcined at 850°C for 5h, granulated with PVA, pressed into disks at 300 MPa, and sintered at 1080°C for 2h. Microstructure was observed via FE-SEM, crystal structure by XRD, and chemical analysis by TEM/EDS. Electrical measurements involved poling at 30 kV/cm, 80°C for 30 min, followed by piezoelectric constant measurement, dielectric and ferroelectric property characterization, and strain measurement at 0.1 Hz.
5:2h. Microstructure was observed via FE-SEM, crystal structure by XRD, and chemical analysis by TEM/EDS. Electrical measurements involved poling at 30 kV/cm, 80°C for 30 min, followed by piezoelectric constant measurement, dielectric and ferroelectric property characterization, and strain measurement at 1 Hz.
Data Analysis Methods:
5. Data Analysis Methods: Data were analyzed using XRD peak identification, EDS for elemental composition, and calculations of piezoelectric coefficients and strain from measured curves.
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