Enhanced electrocaloric effect, energy storage density and pyroelectric response from a domain-engineered lead-free BaTi<sub>0.91</sub>Sn<sub>0.08</sub>Zr<sub>0.01</sub>O<sub>3</sub> ferroelectric ceramic
Hend Kacem, Ah. Dhahri, Fatma Aouaini, Z. Sassi, L. Seveyrat, Laurent Lebrun, J. Dhahri
Abstract
. This study introduces not only a technique to produce a high performance ceramic for refrigeration devices, but also broadens the range of applications for BT-based lead-free ferroelectrics beyond actuators, sensors, and energy harvesting to solid-state cooling.
Topics & Concepts
PyroelectricityMaterials scienceLead (geology)Electrocaloric effectEnergy storageOptoelectronicsFerroelectricityThermodynamicsPhysicsPower (physics)DielectricGeologyGeomorphologyFerroelectric and Piezoelectric MaterialsMultiferroics and related materialsMicrowave Dielectric Ceramics Synthesis