Unveiling the Ecological Footprint of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics

Unveiling the Ecological Footprint of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics

Research Background Piezoelectric ceramics can achieve the conversion between mechanical energy and electrical energy, making them key materials in important fields such as information communication, biomedical, defense industry, and consumer electronics. Since the discovery of lead zirconate titanate (PZT) in 1955, its excellent piezoelectric properties have led to its rapid application in sensors, actuators, and … Read more

Achieving Synergistic Enhancement of Piezoelectric Properties in KNN-based Ceramics

Achieving Synergistic Enhancement of Piezoelectric Properties in KNN-based Ceramics

K sodium niobate(KNN)-based lead-free piezoelectric ceramics have become one of the most promising alternatives to lead-based piezoelectric ceramics due to their excellent piezoelectric properties, high Curie temperature, and simple preparation process. Piezoelectric ceramic devices such as ultrasonic transducers need to withstand large mechanical loads during operation, which can easily lead to microcracks and fracture failure … Read more

Interpretable Machine Learning for High Piezoelectric Coefficients in KNN Ceramics

Interpretable Machine Learning for High Piezoelectric Coefficients in KNN Ceramics

A public academic platform initiated by overseas scholars Sharing information, integrating resources Exchanging academics, occasionally discussing literature High-performance piezoelectric ceramics are a crucial type of material in modern electronic devices. In pursuit of sustainable development, traditional lead-based piezoelectric materials dominated by PbZr1−xTixO3 (d33 ≈ 200-1500 pC/N) are gradually transitioning to lead-free piezoelectric ceramics based on … Read more