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Large electrocaloric effect with ultrawide temperature span in Na1/2Bi1/2TiO3-based lead-free ceramics

  • Qiumei Wei
  • , Lovro Fulanovic
  • , Kodumudi Venkataraman Lalitha
  • , Mupeng Zheng
  • , Yudong Hou
  • , Mankang Zhu*
  • , Linjing Liu
  • , Yunfei Chang
  • , Rui Xue
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Beijing University of Technology
  • Technische Universität Darmstadt
  • Harbin Institute of Technology
  • Ltd.

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Abstract

Innovative cooling technologies are recognized by many industries as a crucial part of their system design. A large electrocaloric effect (ECE) and extended working temperature are the key issues hindering the realization of electrocaloric refrigeration technology. In this work, large ECE (ΔT = 0.8–0.9°C @ 4 kV/mm) with an ultrawide temperature span from 30 to 120°C is noted for lead-free (Na1/2Bi1/2)0.80Sr0.20(Zn1/3Nb2/3)xTi1-xO3 ceramics. The excellent ECE performance can be ascribed to the evolution of polar nanoregions. Our work suggests that this material is promising for applications in solid-state refrigeration systems with a broad range of operating temperatures.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3312-3321
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of the American Ceramic Society
Volume105
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2022
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Na0.5Bi0.5TiO
  • dielectric
  • electrocaloric effect
  • lead–free ferroelectrics
  • relaxor behavior

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