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Dielectric Properties of Composite PZT Films with Distinct Phase-Transition Temperatures via Aerosol Deposition

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: With the increasing demand for ceramic-based capacitors in energy storage and electronics, ferroelectrics have gained attention due to their high dielectric coefficient. However, near the phase-transition temperature, a significant variation in dielectric coefficient leads to reduced temperature stability and degradation of electrical properties, limiting their applications. To address this, composite films with multiple phase-transition temperatures can provide a stable dielectric response over a broad temperature range. Conventional ceramic processing cannot achieve this due to interdiffusion during high-temperature sintering. To overcome this, we utilized the aerosol deposition (AD) process, which enables the fabrication of high-density ceramic films at room temperature while preserving the distinct Curie temperatures (Tc) of different compositions. We prepared composite films with three PZT compositions: Pb(Zr0.2Ti0.8)O3, Pb(Zr0.52Ti0.48)O3, and Pb(Zr0.8Ti0.2)O3. Compared to single-phase Pb(Zr0.52Ti0.48)O3, the composite film exhibited a higher dielectric coefficient with reduced variation across a broad temperature range due to overlapping phase transitions. The AD-fabricated composite PZT films offer enhanced thermal stability, making them suitable for temperature-sensitive applications such as compact power electronics and portable devices.

Source: Materials

DOI: 10.3390/ma18071427

Authors: Ye-Ji Son, Seung-Wook Kim, Hyo-Min Kim, Hyojung Kim, Baojin Chu, Dae-Yong Jeong

Institutions: Inha University, Sejong University, University of Science and Technology of China

Language: English

Topic: Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Materials

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,137

Funders: Inha University, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy