Lead-free antiferroelectric energy storage dielectric ceramics

Are lead-free antiferroelectric ceramics suitable for energy storage applications?

Lead-free dielectric ceramics with high recoverable energy density are highly desired to sustainably meet the future energy demand. AgNbO 3 -based lead-free antiferroelectric ceramics with double ferroelectric hysteresis loops have been proved to be potential candidates for energy storage applications.

Are lead-free AFE energy storage ceramics possible?

Therefore, the development of new lead-free AFE energy storage ceramics is extremely urgent. In 2016, Zhao et al. reported that pure AgNbO 3 lead-free ceramics showed typical double P – E loops (antiferroelectric behavior) and a high Wrec of 1.6 J/cm 3 at 14 kV/mm [ 13 ].

What is the optimal energy storage performance for lead-free ceramics?

Finally, optimal energy storage performance is attained in 0.85Ba (Zr 0·1 Ti 0.9)O 3 -0.15Bi (Zn 2/3 Ta 1/3)O 3 (BZT-0.15BiZnTa), with an ultrahigh η of 97.37% at 440 kV/cm (an advanced level in the lead-free ceramics) and an excellent recoverable energy storage density (Wrec) of 3.74 J/cm 3.

Can a relaxor/antiferroelectric composite improve the energy storage performance of lead-free ceramics?

Furthermore, the newly developed composites exhibit better energy storage characteristics at 120 °C, with a high Wrec of 3.5 J cm −3 as well as a high η of 91%. This study demonstrates that the design of a relaxor/antiferroelectric composite provides a highly effective method to improve the energy storage performance of lead-free ceramics.

Which antiferroelectric materials have double hysteresis loops?

Lead-free antiferroelectric materials, which show double hysteresis loops, are becoming increasingly popular due to their superior energy storage capacity. Ta-modified AgNbO 3 ceramics achieving a recoverable energy density of 4.2 J/cm 3 with an efficiency (η) of 69% was reported by Zhao et al. .

Are lead-free relaxor ferroelectrics a good energy storage material?

Moreover, considering the significant environmental harm caused by the presence of lead, lead-free relaxor ferroelectrics are regarded as materials with tremendous potential to achieve high energy storage efficiency and energy storage density [, , ].