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2. Impact of LiTaO3 addition on the crystal structure and electrical properties of BiFeO3–BaTiO3 ceramics
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Feng, Jie, He, Yuhang, Huang, Longfei, Li, Xinyu, Xu, Zunping, Liu, Gang, and Chen, Yi
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- 2025
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3. Effects of boron and manganese doping on electrical poling and properties of 0.94(Bi0.5Na0.5)TiO3-0.06BaTiO3 piezoelectric ceramics
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Abbak, Samet and Ozgul, Metin
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- 2025
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4. Iron-embedded S-scheme heterostructure nanocomposite K2Ti4O9/rGO for pollution control: Photocatalytic activity, stability, reaction intermediate, hazard profiling, and mechanism
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Durai, Mani, Balu, Krishnakumar, Isaque, Fahmida, Chauhan, Deepak, and Ahn, Young-Ho
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- 2025
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5. Piezoelectric response and figure of merit assessment in lead-free (Ba1-xSrx)(Zr0·025Ti0.975)O3 ceramics with low-level Sr2+ substitutions
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Ahmad, Nor Amalina, Hj Jumali, Mohammad Hafizuddin, Janil Jamil, Nor Huwaida, Ali, Nur Solehah, and Zainuddin, Zalita
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- 2024
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6. Unraveling the antimicrobial activity of CuS functionalized titanates under visible LED light irradiation
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Trujillo-Casarreal, José Domingo, Morales-Jiménez, Jesús I., Núñez-Luna, Blanca P., Barrera-Rendón, Eva M., and Rodríguez González, Vicente
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- 2024
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7. High-performance electrochromic supercapacitor based on polyoxotitanates/conjugated polymer hybrid films for visualization for the energy status
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Shao, Mingfa, Ji, Dingwei, Xu, Zefeng, Dong, Juncheng, Lv, Xiaojing, Ouyang, Mi, Lv, Yaokang, Wright, Dominic S., and Zhang, Cheng
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- 2023
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8. Highly efficient and simultaneous remediation of heavy metal ions (Pb(II), Hg(II), As(V), As(III) and Cr(VI)) from water using Ce intercalated and ceria decorated titanate nanotubes
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Biswas, Anjana, Chandra, B.P., and C., Prathibha
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- 2023
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9. Layered KTO/BiOCl nanostructures for the efficient visible light photocatalytic degradation of harmful dyes
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Durai, Mani, Chauhan, Deepak, Durai, Mathivanan, Saravanan, Mathavan, Kumaravel, Sakthivel, Erusappan, Elangovan, and Ahn, Young-Ho
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- 2022
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10. Electronic and optical properties of pyrochlore Re2Ti2O7 (Re = Sm and Eu) from first-principles.
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Liu, Wan-Qi, Lu, Hong-Ting, Li, Yan-Lu, Zhao, Xian, and Wang, Chun-Ming
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OPTICAL properties , *CONDUCTION bands , *TITANATES , *SAMARIUM , *PYROCHLORE , *VALENCE bands , *PERMITTIVITY , *ELECTRON energy loss spectroscopy - Abstract
Rare-earth titanate oxides are believed to be prospective functional materials for photocatalytic and photoluminescent applications because of their excellent optical properties and thermal stability of their physical properties. However, the relationships between optical properties and photoelectron trapping mechanisms are unclear. Herein, the structure, electronic, and optical properties of pyrochlore-structure Re2Ti2O7 (Re = Sm and Eu) were investigated using the first-principles approach with the Hubbard parameter U (GGA + U). The calculated bandgap is 2.5 eV for Sm2Ti2O7 and 2.4 eV for Eu2Ti2O7, which is in good agreement with the experimental observation. The results indicate that the strongly localized f states at the top of valence band are charge-trapping sites for photoexcitation of Re2Ti2O7, where electrons can absorb photon energy and transfer from the valence band to the conduction band, resulting in the photocatalytic and/or fluorescent effects in the visible and early UV regions. The important optical parameters, dielectric function ε (ω) , refractive index n (ω) , extinction coefficient k (ω) , reflectivity R (ω) , absorption coefficient I (ω) , optical conductivity σ (ω) , and electron energy-loss L (ω) were studied in detail, indicating that these optical parameters of Sm2Ti2O7 and Eu2Ti2O7 are insensitive to the ultra-violet (UV) radiation, but both Sm2Ti2O7 and Eu2Ti2O7 exhibit excellent optical properties in the visible and early UV regions. This work provides a clear understanding on the photoelectron trapping mechanism of pyrochlore-structure Re2Ti2O7, which will help to improve the photocatalytic and photoluminescent performance of Re2Ti2O7 and broaden their applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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11. Properties of zinc titanates synthesized by microwave assisted hydrothermal method
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Gonzales, Leandro Lemos, da Silva Hartwig, Marlon, Fassbender, Rafael Uarth, Moreira, Eduardo Ceretta, Pereira, Marcelo Barbalho, Jardim, Pedro Lovato Gomes, Raubach, Cristiane Wienke, Moreira, Mário Lucio, and da Silva Cava, Sérgio
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- 2021
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12. Unveiling and mapping polymorphs in fluorite Y2TiO5 using 4D‐STEM and unsupervised machine learning.
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Hershkovitz, Eitan, Yoo, Timothy, Pu, Xiaofei, Bawane, Kaustubh, Nakayama, Tadachika, Suematsu, Hisayuki, He, Lingfeng, and Kim, Honggyu
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SCANNING transmission electron microscopy , *RADIATION tolerance , *PERMITTIVITY , *MACHINE learning , *CERAMIC materials , *PYROCHLORE - Abstract
Y2TiO5 belongs to the Ln2TiO5 (Ln = lanthanide or Y) family of ceramic materials and exhibits a range of desirable material properties such as radiation tolerance, frustrated magnetism, and large dielectric constant. However, understanding the complex crystal structure of Y2TiO5 remains elusive, given that Y2TiO5 can adopt multiple polymorphs such as cubic, orthorhombic, and hexagonal phases within the lattice. In this work, we report a detailed structural analysis of Y2TiO5 using four‐dimensional scanning transmission electron microscopy coupled with unsupervised machine learning. The pyrochlore nanodomains, characterized by the ordered arrangement of yttrium cations on the A site of their A2BO5 structure, are present within the matrix of a predominantly fluorite‐structured Y2TiO5 along with a third polymorph, the hexagonal phase. The pyrochlore phase is found to form 2 nm boundary regions around hexagonal phase stacking faults, highlighting the potential influence of the hexagonal phase on the occurrence and distribution of the pyrochlore phase. Lastly, we identify a unique pyrochlore phase with asymmetric arrangement of cation ordering along a single planar direction. Our findings provide invaluable insights into the possible mechanisms stabilizing pyrochlore nanodomains within the fluorite lattice of Y2TiO5. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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13. Study on a novel flexible high dielectric poly (isoprene‐co‐acrylonitrile)/barium titanate composite with a reversible cross‐linked structure.
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Dai, Xin, Liu, Lijiang, Lin, Fangjun, Wang, Zhenxi, Peng, Yong, Liu, Youping, Luo, Jixiang, and Ma, Ziyong
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PERMITTIVITY , *DIELECTRIC properties , *BARIUM titanate , *DIELECTRIC loss , *TITANATES - Abstract
Reversible cross‐linked structures are widely used to turn thermoset plastics into recyclable and self‐healing vitrimer materials, but seldom applied in traditional flexible rubber/ceramic composites. In this paper, dioxaborolanes based flexible poly (isoprene (IP)‐co‐acrylonitrile (AN)) vitrimer is synthesized as the rubber matrix by copolymerizing with functional monomers at 5°C for 7 h, and mixed with 5 wt% modified barium titanates (BT) to prepare flexible high dielectric vitrimer composite. The materials are characterized by FTIR, TGA, SEM, DMA, etc. The results indicate that reversible crosslinking can occur above 76.4°C, and copolymerizing with the dioxaborolanes based monomers can turn poly (IP‐co‐AN) into the flexible vitrimer. The poly (IP‐co‐AN)/BT vitrimer composite not only shows a good thermal stability below 145.6°C, but also exhibits an excellent particle dispersivity and a certain self‐healing function at 80°C. The poly (IP‐co‐AN)/BT vitrimer composite has a storage modulus E' about 3.18 MPa at 25°C and Tg about −5.4°C, and shows a higher relative permittivity about 7.5 and lower dielectric loss about 0.156 at 1 k Hz. The results indicate that this paper provides a new method to achieve multifunction and high dielectricity for composites. Highlight: Reversible cross‐linked structures are applied in rubber / ceramic compositesCross‐linked flexible composites are reprocessable and self‐healingReversible bonds between particles and matrix improve compatibilitySynergism of BaTiO3 and cross‐linked structure enhances dielectric properties [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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14. Origin of the Surface Magnetic Dead Layer in Rare‐Earth Titanates.
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Aeschlimann, Raphaël, Bibes, Manuel, and Gloter, Alexandre
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TRANSMISSION electron microscopes ,SCANNING electron microscopes ,ELECTRON microscopes ,THIN films ,TITANATES ,ELECTRON energy loss spectroscopy - Abstract
Perovskite rare‐earth titanates RTiO3 display a rich array of magnetic and electronic properties, with a Mott‐insulating ground state and ferro‐ or antiferromagnetic spin orders depending on the rare‐earth R. The nominal Ti valence is 3+ with a corresponding 3d1 configuration. Yet, at the surface of both bulk and thin films of RTiO3, the Ti valence has been found to strongly deviate towards the more stable 4+ state, adversely affecting magnetic properties. While this finding is rather ubiquitous, its exact origin is still poorly understood, which hampers the integration of RTiO3 into complex heterostructures harnessing their rich physics. Here, scanning transmission electron microscope and electron energy loss spectroscopy experiments are used to analyze the top part of an epitaxial DyTiO3 thin film displaying a well‐developed Ti4+‐rich layer over several nanometres. It shows that this valence evolution is related to a combination of short‐range ordered interstitial oxygen planes and Ti‐Dy cationic imbalance. Both defects synergistically contribute to enough hole doping for a complete transition toward Ti4+ over a few unit‐cells from the surface while a structure primarily of the perovskite‐type is maintained. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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15. The apparent PTCR effect in layered alkali titanates - A correlation between temperature dependent electrical properties and thermal analyses.
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Pulphol, Phieraya, Chaithaweep, Kanokwan, Vittayakorn, Naratip, and Maluangnont, Tosapol
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THERMAL analysis , *THERMAL properties , *TITANATES , *ALKALIES , *PROTONS - Abstract
Adsorbed water promotes proton conduction in ceramics at ambient conditions prior to its evaporation, apparently leading to the positive temperature coefficient of resistivity (PTCR) effect. Using surface water-containing Cs 2 Ti 6 O 13 (1.8 mol water/mol titanate) as an example, the static conductivity (at 50 °C) of ∼10−5 S cm−1 is one thousand times that at 200 °C due to the enhanced proton conduction. At 50–150 °C, the conductivity decreases by 4 orders of magnitude because water evaporation decreases the number of charge carriers. At 150–400 °C, the conduction in water-free Cs 2 Ti 6 O 13 is thermal-activated with the apparent activation energy E a ∼58–72 kJ mol−1, depending on the formalisms. We show clearly that an endothermic DSC peak (water evaporation) in Cs 2 Ti 6 O 13 coincides with all eight presentations of AC properties examined. Similar correlations are obtained from the TG/DTG curves in Cs 2 Ti 5 O 11 ·H 2 O containing mostly intercalated water. The correlation between thermal analyses and AC properties points out that water molecules essentially contribute to the charge transport at ambient conditions of layered alkali titanates. This scenario might be potentially extended to other humidity-sensitive ceramics. [Display omitted] • Water-induced PTCR effect and Arrhenius-like process are respectively observed in the presence/absence of surface water. • The endothermic water loss peak (DSC) coincides with all representations of AC properties. • Activation energies of conduction from different formalisims were quickly obtained in a single measurement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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16. Antibacterial Properties and Biocompatibility of Multicomponent Titanium Oxides: A Review.
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Straumal, Boris B., Kurkin, Evgenii N., Balihin, Igor L., Klyatskina, Elisaveta, Straumal, Peter B., Anisimova, Natalia Yu., and Kiselevskiy, Mikhail V.
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TITANIUM oxides , *CYTOCOMPATIBILITY , *MESENCHYMAL stem cells , *FOOD packaging , *WATER filters - Abstract
The simple oxides like titania, zirconia, and ZnO are famous with their antibacterial (or even antimicrobial) properties as well as their biocompatibility. They are broadly used for air and water filtering, in food packaging, in medicine (for implants, prostheses, and scaffolds), etc. However, these application fields can be broadened by switching to the composite multicomponent compounds (for example, titanates) containing in their unit cell, together with oxygen, several different metallic ions. This review begins with a description of the synthesis methods, starting from wet chemical conversion through the manufacturing of oxide (nano)powders toward mechanosynthesis methods. The morphology of these multicomponent oxides can also be very different (like thin films, complicated multilayers, or porous scaffolds). Further, we discuss in vitro tests. The antimicrobial properties are investigated with Gram-positive or Gram-negative bacteria (like Escherichia coli or Staphylococcus aureus) or fungi. The cytotoxicity can be studied, for example, using mouse mesenchymal stem cells, MSCs (C3H10T1/2), or human osteoblast-like cells (MG63). Other human osteoblast-like cells (SaOS-2) can be used to characterize the cell adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation in vitro. The in vitro tests with individual microbial or cell cultures are rather far away from the real conditions in the human or animal body. Therefore, they have to be followed by in vivo tests, which permit the estimation of the real applicability of novel materials. Further, we discuss the physical, chemical, and biological mechanisms determining the antimicrobial properties and biocompatibility. The possible directions of future developments and novel application areas are described in the concluding section of the review. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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17. Recent advances in one-dimensional alkali-metal hexatitanate photocatalysts for environmental remediation and solar fuel production.
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Wang, Qiang, Yang, Xiaofan, Jing, Zhao, Liu, Hong, Tang, Pengyi, Zhu, Hongmin, and Li, Bing
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• 1D alkali-metal hexatitanate (AHT) nanomaterials are versatile photocatalysts for environmental and energy applications. • The state-of-the-art advancements of AHT-based photocatalysts are comprehensively reviewed. • The fundamentals, synthesis, modification and applications of AHT photocatalysts are thoroughly summarized. • The key challenges and prospects on the future directions of 1D AHT photocatalysts are also discussed. The global energy crisis and environmental problems have become two unprecedented challenges. Semiconductor photocatalysis offers a promising strategy to solve them, while its practical application requires advanced photocatalytic materials. In recent years, one-dimensional (1D) alkali-metal hexatitanate (AHT) photocatalysts have attracted considerable attention in energy and environmental fields due to their high chemical stability, excellent photoactivity, unique ion-exchange, environment-friendly, and cost-effective properties. In this review, we firstly introduce the basic properties of AHT including crystal and electronic band structure, photoactivity, and structure-property-performance relationship. Secondly, the recent advances in synthesis and modification strategies of 1D AHT photocatalysts are summarized thoughtfully, followed by a comprehensive discussion on their various environmental and energy applications, including pollutant degradation, H 2 generation, and CO 2 reduction. Finally, the key challenges and prospects are also highlighted for the development of high-performance 1D AHT-based photocatalysts for practical applications. We hope that this review will shed some light on the rational design of 1D Ti-O-based nanomaterials for efficient environmental remediation and solar fuel production. The state-of-the-art progress in 1D AHT photocatalysts, including the fundamental properties, synthesis methods, modification strategies, various environmental and energy applications, and the key challenges and prospects for their further development were comprehensively summarized. [Display omitted] [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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18. Method to characterize phase transformation kinetics at high temperature.
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Seymour, Kevin C., McCormack, Scott J., Ribero, Daniel, and Kriven, Waltraud M.
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DIFFERENTIAL scanning calorimetry , *PHASE transitions , *SYNCHROTRON radiation , *DIFFRACTION patterns , *ACTIVATION energy - Abstract
A new method is described to characterize the transformation kinetics of reconstructive systems at high temperatures using synchrotron X‐ray radiation, a quadrupole lamp furnace, and a detector capable of collecting a diffraction pattern of sufficient range in a minimal amount of time. Using this method, the activation energy for a reconstructive phase transformation in Dy2TiO5 was determined to be 149 kJ/mol. This value is more reasonable when compared with the uncertain values determined using conventional methods such as differential scanning calorimetry. In addition, the new method also provides higher quality data with improved time resolution, leading to better determination of fitted kinetic parameters. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2025
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19. Influences of processing temperatures on the nature of polarization phenomena in 85% (Bi0.5Na0.5)TiO3-15%BaTiO3 with different strategies of bismuth oxide non-stoichiometry.
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Fan, Zhongming and Randall, Clive A.
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BISMUTH trioxide , *BISMUTH oxides , *RELAXOR ferroelectrics , *BISMUTH titanate , *FERROELECTRIC ceramics , *PHASE transitions , *TITANATES , *FERROELECTRIC polymers - Abstract
Adding excessive metal oxide doping to a powder batch is a known way to compensate for the loss of volatile cation species during high temperature sintering. An important case in the piezoelectric ceramics is the bismuth oxide in the lead-free ferroelectric ceramic bismuth sodium titanate (BNT). Building from the earlier knowledge about excessive bismuth oxide's influences on the properties of BNT, we further note that varying the sintering temperature can both control the distribution of excessive Bi3+ and impact the relaxor/normal ferroelectric behaviors and corresponding phase transition. In addition to the nature of polarization, the sintering temperature also significantly manipulates the electrical conductivity. A hypothetical mechanism for the resistive grain boundary is proposed, based on inferences from electrical—microstructure—processing relations in 85% Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3-15% BaTiO3 with batched Bi2O3 excess and acceptor Mg2+ in a co-doped strategy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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20. 2D‐to‐1D Conversion of a Layered Sodium Titanate via Rational Framework Splitting for Highly Efficient Cation Exchange.
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Moustafa, Esraa, Esmat, Mohamed, Iwanade, Akio, Oishi, Makoto, Nagai, Takuro, Tsunoji, Nao, Fukata, Naoki, Chaikittisilp, Watcharop, and Ide, Yusuke
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ION exchange (Chemistry) , *FOREIGN exchange rates , *NANOWIRES , *AQUEOUS solutions , *TITANATES - Abstract
Demand on high‐performance ion exchangers is ever‐increasing in energy and environment applications. Among many cation exchangers, layered alkali titanates generally show larger cation exchange capacity, but slower cation exchange rate due to their 2D micrometer‐size particle morphologies, which limits their practical applications. Here, a rational conversion of a layered sodium titanate, Na2Ti3O7, is reported to the corresponding 1D ultra‐narrow nanowires via hydrothermal treatment under basic conditions. The formation of nanowires is thought to involve the partial exfoliation of Na2Ti3O7 to form thin plate‐like particles that subsequently split into nanowires along a crystallographically defined, chemically selective weakness in the Na2Ti3O7 crystals. This process is similar to a recently burgeoning materials design using atomic‐level weakness in solids, such as zeolites and metal‐organic frameworks. The proposed formation scheme is further supported by comparative experiments performed on another layered alkali titanate, K0.8Ti1.73Li0.27O4, which possesses randomly distributed defects at the Ti sites. Thanks to the shortening of diffusion path lengths of the interlayer cations, the resulting Na2Ti3O7 nanowires show an excellent cation exchange performance toward Cd2+ in aqueous solution, exceeding several existing cation exchangers such as zeolites and organic resins. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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21. Transparent, Sprayable Plastic Films for Luminescent Down‐Shifted‐Assisted Plant Growth.
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Müller, Rosa, Okokhere‐Edeghoghon, Bibian, Janowicz, Norbert J., Bond, Andrew D., Kociok‐Kohn, Gabriele, Cox, Lynne M. Roxbee, Garzon, Diana, Waine, Toby W., Truckell, Ian G., Gage, Ewan, Thompson, Andrew J., Busko, Dmitry, Howard, Ian A., Saavedra, Monica S., Richards, Bryce S., Breiner, Boris, Cameron, Petra, and Wright, Dominic S.
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PHOTOSYNTHETICALLY active radiation (PAR) , *SUSTAINABILITY , *PLASTIC films , *PLANT growth , *AGRICULTURE , *BASIL - Abstract
The world's steadily growing population and global heating due to climate change are a threat to food security. To meet this challenge, novel technologies are needed to increase crop production in a sustainable way. In this work, the use of luminescent down‐shifting (LDS) materials based on molecular Eu3+‐containing polyoxotitanates for plant growth enhancement is investigated. Using a systematic design strategy to optimize down‐shifting properties, conversion of the ultraviolet spectral range to the photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) is achieved with quantum yields as high as 68%. The prototype Eu3+‐compound can be incorporated into water‐based acrylic varnish that can be spray‐coated onto existing greenhouses. Comparing coated with uncoated greenhouses, basil plants produce 9% more leaf dry weight per plant, and a highly significant 10% increase in individual leaf dry weight. The coating reduces the amount of transmitted PAR by 8% but has advantageous effects on diffuse radiation and in reducing the internal mean temperature. Although there is some uncertainty as to the contribution of down‐shifting, with the bulk of the increase probably being due to higher diffused light and the reduction in maximum daily temperatures, this study establishes a model for the design of LDS paints for real‐world agricultural applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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22. Hydrogen O–H⋯F Bonds in the Crystals of MTiF6·6H2O (M = Mn, Co, Ni, Zn).
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Udovenko, A. A., Merkulov, E. B., Shlyk, D. Kh., and Laptash, N. M.
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PHASE transitions , *INORGANIC chemistry , *HYDROGEN bonding , *SINGLE crystals , *CRYSTAL structure - Abstract
Single crystals of hexahydrates of divalent fluoridotitanates MTiF6·6H2O (M = Mn, Co, Ni, Zn) are synthesized. Their crystal structures are determined by X-ray diffraction at room temperature (RT-structure) and below the phase transition (LT structure). The phase transition is accompanied by a transformation of the disordered trigonal lattice into the ordered monoclinic one. The initial RT-structures differ in the set and strength of O–H⋯F hydrogen bonds linking isolated [M(H2O)6]2+ and [TiF6]2– octahedra into a 3D framework. There is a correlation between the strength of hydrogen bonds and the thermal behavior of the complexes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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23. Thermodynamic Properties of Gadolinium Titanate Gd2Ti2O7.
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Gagarin, P. G., Guskov, A. V., Guskov, V. N., Khoroshilov, A. V., and Gavrichev, K. S.
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The isobaric heat capacity of pyrochlore gadolinium titanate Gd
2 Ti2 O7 is measured in the 2–1825 K range of temperatures. Thermodynamic functions (entropy, enthalpy change, reduced Gibbs energy) are calculated using consistent smoothed values of heat capacity. The Gibbs energy of the formation of Gd2 Ti2 O7 from oxides in the high temperature range is estimated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2024
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24. Recent trends on perovskite materials and their applications in photocatalysis: a review.
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Narzary, Sujubili, Duraisamy, Kumutha, Medikondu, Nageswara Rao, Chakraborty, Kunal, Das, Sudipta, Choudhury, Mahua Gupta, and Paul, Samrat
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EVIDENCE gaps , *SEMICONDUCTOR materials , *PHOTOCATALYSTS , *METALLIC oxides , *TITANATES - Abstract
Exploring semiconductor materials with enhanced photocatalytic activity is essential for practical applications. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the photocatalytic reaction mechanisms. The discussion highlights recent progress in perovskite oxide materials for various environmental and energy applications, including H2/O2 production, organic pollutant degradation, heavy metal removal, radionuclide removal, CO2 reduction, and N2 fixation. The structural characteristics of perovskite oxides including titanates, tantalates, niobates, ferrites, and complex perovskite oxides are discussed, focusing on current strategies to enhance their photocatalytic activity. Furthermore, recent advances in the design and development of perovskite-based photocatalytic reactors are reviewed, emphasizing their potential for increased efficiency and practical implementation. This review aims to provide insights into the abilities, research gaps, future perspectives, and recommendations for further studies of perovskite oxide photocatalysts in addressing significant environmental and energy challenges. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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25. Magnetic Properties of Rare Earth Titanates Ho2Ti2O7 and Yb2Ti2O7 Doped with Y and Bi.
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Nemytova, O. V., Rinkevich, A. B., Perov, D. V., Koroleva, M. S., Piir, I. V., and Korkh, Y. V.
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RARE earth ions , *YTTERBIUM ions , *DIPOLE interactions , *MAGNETIC moments , *MAGNETIC dipoles , *YTTERBIUM - Abstract
Bulk samples of holmium and ytterbium rare earth titanates doped with yttrium and bismuth were synthesized. To study the magnetic properties and peculiarities of magnetic interaction in doped and undoped titanates, magnetization curves and temperature dependences of the susceptibility were measured in fields up to 3 T at temperatures from 2 to 300 K. Magnetic properties for doped and undoped titanates with different doping level, as well as doped with different elements, have been compared. Based on study of temperature dependences of the susceptibility, magnetic dipole and exchange interactions have been analyzed. In the case of undoped holmium titanate, the dominant magnetic interaction type has been found to be the dipole one. When doping of holmium titanate with yttrium and bismuth, the magnetic interactions between the rare earth ions are sharply weak. Undoped ytterbium titanates have shown a predominance of the superexchange interaction. Presence of a large number of randomly distributed yttrium or bismuth ions, which occupy positions of ytterbium ions in crystal lattice, leads to the decrease in concentration of R3+-O-R3+ ion pairs in this rare earth titanate, between which there is superexchange. Therefore, in doped compounds, the magnetic dipole interaction capable to act at large distances contrary to the superexchange one begins to predominate. The values of the g-factor have been estimated by the fit of the measured magnetization curves. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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26. One-pot synthesis of Li3xLa2/3−xTiO3/PVA composite with high tunable electrical attributes governed by the Li+ content.
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da Silva, J.P., Aguilera, L., Paula, M.M.daS., Nobre, F.X., Anglada-Rivera, J., Pocrifka, L.A., Ramos, Glenda Quaresma, Matos, Robert S., da Cunha Mendes, Otoniel, da Fonseca Filho, Henrique Duarte, and Leyet, Y.
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LITHIUM titanate , *POLYVINYL alcohol , *SURFACE roughness , *TITANATES , *SURFACE structure , *ATOMIC force microscopes - Abstract
The primary goal of this study is to elucidate the structural and electrical characteristics, alongside potential applications, of ceramic-polymeric composites. These composites are achieved by incorporating lithium-lanthanum titanates (Li 3x La 2/3−x TiO 3 - LLTO) into a polyvinyl alcohol polymeric matrix (PVA). The synthesis of lithium-lanthanum titanates occurred through high-energy ball milling method. Then, three types of composites were produced using the solvent casting method: a sample of pure Poly (vinyl alcohol) polymer (PVA), a second PVA composite with the addition of La 0 · 59 Li 0 · 24 TiO 3 (Li-0.24) and a third sample with La0· 56 Li 0 · 33 TiO 3 (Li-0.33). SEM and AFM analyzes revealed notable changes in the morphology and 3D spatial patterns of the films upon incorporating lithium-lanthanum titanates into the PVA matrix. The PVA film presents a topography featuring a more evenly distributed range of topographic heights, indicating a smoother surface structure. With varying LLTO content, the morphology of the PVA composite underwent changes. The lower roughness of the PVA surface is evident from its measured average roughness value (Ra = 1.9 ± 0.5 nm). Upon incorporating LLTO, the surfaces displayed increased roughness, measuring specifically at 40.1 ± 7.3 nm (Li-0.24) and 22.7 ± 5.5 nm (Li-0.33). Notably, there was an approximately 43 % reduction in the average roughness value from Li-0.24 to Li-0.33. The analysis by Raman allowed the identification of functional groups of the PVA polymeric chain, in addition to the presence of some vibrational modes related to the structure of lithium-lanthanum titanates for the sample with the highest content of Li+ ions (Li-0.33). Finally, the sample Li-0.33 showed the lowest value of electrical resistance (67 kΩ) and of phase angle (16°), compared to the PVA (100 MΩ and 90°). These results show that the presence of the LLTO changed the insulating behavior of the PVA matrix changed and improved potential to electronic applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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27. Proton conductivity of fluorite based rare earth titanates (LnxTi1-x)4O8-2x (Ln = Yb, Er, Ho, 0.667 = x = 0.765).
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Gorshkov, Nikolay, Baldin, Egor, Stolbov, Dmitry, Vorobieva, Galina, Shatov, Alexander, and Shlyakhtina, Anna
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SOLID state proton conductors , *PROTON conductivity , *SOLID solutions , *TITANATES , *FLUORITE - Abstract
Solid solutions of rare earth titanates with high contents of rare earth oxides of up to 50-62% have been synthesized by the co-precipitation method and their structure, microstructure and conductivity in dry and wet air have been studied. Proton conductors have been found for the first time in solid solutions of rare earth titanates with a high content of Ln2O3 (>50%) with a nominal formula composition of (LnxTi1-x)4O8-2x (Ln = Yb, Er, Ho, 0.667 = x = 0.765). Among (LnxTi1-x)4O8-2x (Ln = Yb, Er, Ho, x = 0.684), (HoxTi1-x)4O8-2x (x = 0.684) showed the maximum conductivity in wet air. In this context, four additional compositions (HoxTi1-x)4O8-2x (x = 0.718, 0.734, 0.75, and 0.765) were synthesized in the holmium series. An increase in the holmium content leads to an increase in the proton transfer coefficients; at the same time, a more complex nature of the dependence of the conductivity under dry and wet atmospheres is observed. For the fluorite-like solid solution (HoxTi1-x)4O8-2x (0.701 = x = 0.765), the proton transfer coefficients were found to be ~0.9 in the range of 200-450 °C. As the temperature continues to rise, the proton conductivity decreases quite sharply and the transfer coefficient becomes as low as 0.3 at 700 °C. The increase in proton conductivity in the Yb-Er-Ho series is associated with an increase in the hydrophilic properties of rare earth cations. In the (HoxTi1-x)4O8-2x (x = 0.667 = x = 0.765) series, the conductivity in wet air was ~1 × 10-6 S cm-1 at 450 °C for most compositions. The conductivity of ceramics with x = 0.701 and 0.75 is about 2 times higher, which may be due to the optimal size of pyrochlore nanodomains in the fluorite matrix for x = 0.701 and the formation of pure fluorite for x = 0.75, respectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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28. Formation mechanism of BaTiO3 nanowire through heterogeneous nucleation using K2Ti4O9 as template.
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Chen, Shuai, Han, Bing, Li, Jianan, Chen, Xuefeng, Xu, Fangfang, and Wang, Genshui
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HETEROGENOUS nucleation , *ALKALINE earth metals , *NANOWIRES , *BARIUM titanate , *ION exchange (Chemistry) , *TITANATES - Abstract
This work demonstrates a mechanism of heterogeneous nucleation for the synthesis of BaTiO 3 nanowires utilizing K 2 Ti 4 O 9 as template by manipulating alkalinity, temperature and reaction time. Results suggest that the synthesis of BaTiO 3 does not occur through a hydrothermal ion-exchange, instead, the predominant mechanism observed is the heterogeneous of dissolution-crystallization. The consistency of crystallographic orientation for BaTiO 3 nanowires is affected by the hydrothermal conditions. BaTiO 3 nanowires synthesized at 190 °C/0.2 M exhibit a uniform (100)/(001) crystallographic orientation, albeit not consistently along the length of the nanowires, while BaTiO 3 crystal grains no longer have the same crystallographic orientation at 190 °C/0.8 M. By investigating the reaction mechanism of BaTiO 3 , this work may have great significance for the synthesis of perovskite-type MTiO 3 (M = Ba,Ca, Sr, Pb) utilizing layered titanates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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29. Preparation and thermal/dielectric properties of medium/high entropy perovskite titanate ceramics.
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Zhang, Jingying, Tian, Jindan, Xing, Bohang, Wang, Jiemin, Liu, Bin, Nian, Hongqiang, and Zhao, Zhe
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DIELECTRIC properties , *DIELECTRIC loss , *CERAMICS , *THERMAL conductivity , *ENTROPY , *BARIUM , *ALKALINE earth metals , *TITANATES - Abstract
High-entropy ceramics have garnered significant attention in recent years owing to their exceptional properties and structural diversity. In this work, single-phase medium/high entropy ceramics, namely (Ca 0.2 Sr 0.4 Ba 0.4)(Zr 0.5 Ti 0.5)O 3 and (Ca 0.2 Sr 0.4 Ba 0.4)(Zr 0.1 Ti 0.9)O 3 , were successfully designed and prepared utilizing Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS). A comprehensive investigation was conducted into the phase structure, microscopic morphology, dielectric properties, and thermal behavior of these ceramics. It was observed that all ceramics maintained a cubic perovskite structure (space group: Pm 3 ‾ m), and the introduction of multi-element doping rendered them more stable across a wide frequency and temperature range. Notably, (Ca 0.2 Sr 0.4 Ba 0.4)(Zr 0.5 Ti 0.5)O 3 exhibited remarkably low dielectric loss (0.0001 at 1 kHz) at room temperature, along with excellent dielectric temperature stability (25–400 °C). By reducing the zirconium concentration in (Ca 0.2 Sr 0.4 Ba 0.4)(Zr 0.1 Ti 0.9)O 3 , a slight decrease in dielectric temperature stability was observed (25–350 °C); however, it demonstrated lower thermal conductivity (0.41 W/(m·K), 1200 °C) and maintained good high-temperature stability. The discovery highlights the promising practicality of both ceramics for high-temperature dielectric applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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30. Structural distortion-induced low-temperature dielectric dispersion in lanthanide titanate pyrochlores.
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Yan, Ming-Yuan, Xing, Yu, Zhang, Xiao-Yu, Li, Xing, Shen, Ao-Li, Zhou, Xin-Di, Xu, Meng, Zhao, Weiyao, Wang, Fei-Fei, and Zhang, Shan-Tao
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DIELECTRIC properties , *LATTICE constants , *BOND angles , *CHEMICAL bond lengths , *TITANATES , *RARE earth oxides - Abstract
Rare-earth titanate pyrochlores have attracted significant attention for their unique magnetic frustration; however, research on the origin of low-temperature dielectric dispersion and the relationship between dielectric properties and structure lags far behind. Here, by systematically investigating the dielectric properties of representative rare-earth titanates R2Ti2O7 (R = La, Nd, Sm, Er, Yb, and Lu), we demonstrate that R2Ti2O7 with a cubic pyrochlore structure exhibits low-temperature dielectric dispersion behavior, while the other compounds with a monoclinic perovskite-like layered structure possess no dispersion behavior but excellent temperature-stable dielectric property. The dielectric dispersion in cubic pyrochlores arises from the structural distortion. Furthermore, the existence of structural distortion is affirmed by the anomalous phonon softening of A1g Raman mode around the dielectric dispersion temperature, and the origin of the structural distortion is attributed to anharmonic phonon–phonon interactions induced by intrinsic vacant oxygen at Wyckoff 8a sites. In addition, with increasing ionic radius from R = Lu to Sm, the increased lattice parameter leads to varied bond length and bond angle of Ti-O(1)-Ti, which strengthens the local lattice distortion of TiO(1)6 octahedra and thus enhances diffusion degree of dielectric dispersion. On the other hand, the absence of intrinsic vacant oxygen site hardly gives rise to the local structural distortion and thus no dielectric dispersion in monoclinic R2Ti2O7. Our work not only clarifies the mechanism of dielectric dispersion but also gives a comprehensive perspective on the structure–property relationship of rare-earth titanates R2Ti2O7, and thus lays a solid foundation for further work on related materials. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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31. Thermodynamic Properties of Y2Ti2O7 and Eu2Ti2O7 in the Temperature Range 7–1800 K.
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Gagarin, P. G., Gus'kov, A. V., Khoroshilov, A. V., Gus'kov, V. N., Kondrat'eva, O. N., Ryumin, M. A., Nikiforova, G. E., and Gavrichev, K. S.
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The temperature dependence of the heat capacity of Y
2 Ti2 O7 and Eu2 Ti2 O7 with a pyrochlore structure in the temperature range of 7–1800 K has been studied. The existence of a small shallow anomaly of the heat capacity of europium titanate in the range of 10–60 K was confirmed. The thermodynamic properties (entropy, enthalpy change, and reduced Gibbs energy) were calculated. Based on the results of calculation of the Gibbs energy of formation of the titanates from oxides it was concluded that both titanates are thermodynamically stable in the high temperature region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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32. Lead indium niobate-lead magnesium niobate-lead titanate based whispering gallery mode resonator.
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Zhuang, Yongyong, Zhang, Yifan, Yang, Liu, Yu, Jianhui, Guo, Haisheng, Song, Kexin, Hu, Qingyuan, Yang, Lihong, Zhang, Hao, Wei, Xiaoyong, and Xu, Zhuo
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WHISPERING gallery modes , *RESONATORS , *INDIUM , *TITANATES , *PIEZOELECTRICITY , *MAGNESIUM , *LEAD titanate - Abstract
Whispering gallery mode resonators (WGMRs) have garnered significant interest due to their potential applications in the fields of electro-optic modulation and microwave to optical photon conversion. In this study, we have leveraged an electro-optic crystal, lead indium niobate-lead magnesium niobate-lead titanate (PIN-PMN-PT), to fabricate a high-quality WGMR. Our investigation revealed that the crystal composition used in this work is 0.24PIN-0.45PMN-0.31PT, and each element of the whole sample is homogeneously distributed. The dielectric properties of the sample revealed the necessity of limiting the temperature and external electric field frequency to below 100 °C and 106 Hz, respectively. The obtained optical quality factor value (Q value) of the resonator is ∼0.7 × 105. Impressively, our resonator could be conveniently tuned by exploiting the enormous inverse piezoelectric effect d31 of the crystal, thereby alleviating the need for precise fabrication. Furthermore, a theoretical analysis of our resonator revealed that a calculated resonance wavelength shift is within a broad range of 2.16 nm. Intriguingly, if the surface roughness of the resonator is reduced tenfold, we can increase the calculated Q value dependent on surface scattering by 104. Our finding showcases the tremendous potential of the PIN-PMN-PT crystal-based WGMR as versatile building blocks for a variety of applications in the burgeoning field of photonic technology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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33. Superior dielectric and varistor properties of ZnO or SnO2 diffused calcium copper titanate ceramics.
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Dhavala, Lokeswararao, V, Sai Muthukumar, Kollipara, Vijay Sai, and Kalidindi B. R., Varma
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DIELECTRIC properties , *TITANATES , *COPPER , *CERAMICS , *ZINC oxide , *DIELECTRIC loss , *PERMITTIVITY - Abstract
Sub-micrometer-sized (0.33 μm) polycrystalline powders of calcium copper titanate (CCTO) were synthesized via the solgel method. Compacted calcined powders were sintered at 900 °C/2h to obtain porous (<80% density) pellets. Subsequently, ZnO or SnO2 pastes (∼10 μm grain size) were smeared on either side of the pellets and sintered at 1100 °C/15 h, which yielded dense (>95% density) ceramics. X-ray structural investigations revealed the presence of ZnO or SnO2 traces in the bulk of the CCTO ceramics. Scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectroscopic studies confirmed the diffusion and the segregation of these oxides at the grain boundaries. The dielectric and varistor properties of the ZnO or SnO2 diffused samples were found to be superior to that of pristine CCTO ceramics. For instance, the dielectric constant (ɛ′) of ZnO diffused ceramics exhibited a value as high as 2.4 × 104 (1 kHz, at room temperature) and a dielectric loss (D) of 0.059. Similarly, SnO2 diffused ceramics exhibited a dielectric constant of 2.7 × 104 (1 kHz, at room temperature) associated with a dielectric loss of 0.047. The figure of merit of varistor performance, i.e., nonlinear coefficient (α = 10.6), of the SnO2 diffused sample is significantly higher than that of ZnO diffused (α = 7.4) and pristine CCTO (α = 4.5) ceramics. The dielectric data obtained for both the pristine and ZnO or SnO2 diffused ceramics were rationalized by invoking Cole–Cole analysis. The thermal activation energy was estimated from the temperature-dependent dielectric data besides current (I)–voltage (V) characteristics. Equivalent circuit modeling of the Nyquist plots demonstrated that the inclusion of ZnO and SnO2 layers in CCTO ceramics remarkably improved the grain boundary resistance (Rgb) by 5-fold and 20-fold, respectively, which resulted in making CCTO a better dielectric. This methodology of fabricating ceramics via interfacial engineering could pave the way for obtaining superior CCTO ceramics associated with exotic functional properties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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34. Unveiling the strain and structural ferroelectric phase transition induced by temperature in lead titanate perovskite modified with 40% of calcium.
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Ribeiro Galão, Larissa, Garcia, Ducinei, and Estrada, Flávia Regina
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PHASE transitions , *TRANSITION temperature , *FERROELECTRIC transitions , *TITANATES , *LEAD titanate , *PERMITTIVITY , *RIETVELD refinement - Abstract
Structurally correlated ferroelectric phase transitions induced by temperature are reported for the solid solution Pb0.6Ca0.4TiO3 compound. Such phase transitions were analyzed by considering different parameters, such as lattice parameters, microstrain, dielectric properties, and thermal analysis. Synchrotron x-ray diffraction and Rietveld refinement studies revealed a tetragonal symmetry from room temperature up to ∼550 K and uniaxial microstrain from room temperature to ∼400 K. The first thermally driven phase transition observed was from displacive ferroelectric tetragonal symmetry to another non-displacive tetragonal symmetry. The next phase transition was from the tetragonal to cubic. The electric permittivity as a function of temperature for frequency from 1 kHz to 1 MHz and the differential scanning calorimetry report features typical of ferroelectric–paraelectric phase transition only around 400 K, and no other abrupt change in properties is observed at 550 K, indicating the sequence of first- and then second-order phase transition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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35. LiNbO3-induced phase structure evolution and improved piezoelectric properties in BiFeO3–BaTiO3 ceramics.
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Feng, Jie, Huang, Longfei, He, Yuhang, Xu, Zunping, and Chen, Yi
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MORPHOTROPIC phase boundaries , *RELAXOR ferroelectrics , *LEAD-free ceramics , *CERAMICS , *RIETVELD refinement , *CURIE temperature , *GRAIN size - Abstract
Eco-friendly (0.73- x)Bi 1.05 FeO 3 - x LiNbO 3 -0.27BaTiO 3 ternary ceramics were designed and prepared via a solid-state sintering route. Based on the X-ray diffraction results and Rietveld refinement, it was found that the structure of the ceramics transformed from rhombohedral to tetragonal symmetry with the addition of LiNbO 3 , and at x = 0.003, there existed a morphotropic phase boundary separating the two phases. Near the phase boundary, the largest values were achieved for the piezoelectric constant d 33 and planar electromechanical coupling coefficient k p , being 180 pC/N and 0.27, respectively. Due to the addition of LiNbO 3 , the grain size tended to become smaller. Additionally, the ceramics were transitioned from normal to relaxor ferroelectrics with increasing x. Despite the fact that the LiNbO 3 addition would result in a gradual decrease of Curie temperature, a relatively high Curie temperature (535 °C) was still maintained at x = 0.003, the phase boundary composition, which also showed good temperature stability of piezoelectric properties. These experimental results can provide a reference for the practical applications of high-temperature lead-free ceramics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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36. Enhanced photoelectrochemical water splitting by a 3D hierarchical sea urchin-like structure: ZnO nanorod arrays on TiO2 hollow hemisphere.
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Lee, Wei Cheat, Fang, Yuanxing, Le, Huyen, Hodgson, Ronan, Chan, Hon Wing Boaz, Qian, Rong, Alsohaimi, Ibrahim H, Canciani, Giacomo E, Alhar, Munirah Sulaiman, and Chen, Qiao
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PHOTOELECTROCHEMISTRY , *NANORODS , *ZINC oxide , *OXIDATION kinetics , *SURFACE reactions , *CHEMICAL kinetics , *ZINC oxide films , *TITANATES - Abstract
A hierarchical sea urchin-like hybrid metal oxide nanostructure of ZnO nanorods deposited on TiO2 porous hollow hemispheres with a thin zinc titanate interface layer is specifically designed and synthesized to form a combined type I straddling and type II staggered junctions. The HHSs, synthesized by electrospinning, facilitate light trapping and scattering. The ZnO nanorods offer a large surface area for improved surface oxidation kinetics. The interface layer of zinc titanate (ZnTiO3) between the TiO2 HHSs and ZnO nanorods regulates the charge separation in a closely coupled hierarchy structure of ZnO/ZnTiO3/TiO2. The synergistic effects of the improved light trapping, charge separation, and fast surface reaction kinetics result in a superior photoconversion efficiency of 1.07% for the photoelectrochemical water splitting with an outstanding photocurrent density of 2.8 mA cm−2 at 1.23 V versus RHE. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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37. Na1/2Bi1/2TiO3‐based ceramics with increased depolarization temperature and piezoelectric coefficient.
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Yang, Jiao, Ren, Pengrong, Wang, Teng, Liu, Zhiyong, and Yan, Fuxue
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TITANATES , *PIEZOELECTRIC ceramics , *CERAMIC materials , *BISMUTH , *PIEZOELECTRIC composites , *CERAMICS , *LOW temperatures , *TEMPERATURE , *ZINC oxide - Abstract
Sodium bismuth titanate‐based materials are expected to be an alternative candidate to lead‐based ceramic materials due to their excellent electrical properties. However, the low depolarization temperature (Td) limits their practical application. In this work, the phase structure evolution and microstructure of 0.9(0.4Na1/2Bi1/2TiO3–0.6BiFeO3)–0.1BaTiO3: xZnO (x = 0.01, 0.03, 0.05, and 0.07) (abbreviated as 100xZnO) composite ceramics are investigated, and their piezoelectric properties are improved by combination of constructing 0–3 type composites and quenching treatment technology. The addition of ZnO can increase both Td and d33 because ZnO can enhance the lattice distortion of rhombohedral phase and lead to the increase in ferroelectric order. Specifically, the optimum composition x = 0.03 obtains the d33 value of 106 pC/N (25°C), which retains 84% of the value at room temperature up to 240°C. And the quenching technology further enhances the ferroelectric order and increases Td, which is up to 280°C for x = 0.03. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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38. High‐performance bismuth titanate‐ferrite (Bi5Ti3FeO15) for high‐temperature piezoelectric applications.
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Wang, Qian, Liang, En‐Meng, and Wang, Chun‐Ming
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TITANATES , *PIEZOELECTRIC ceramics , *BISMUTH , *PIEZOELECTRIC detectors , *HEAT resistant materials , *PIEZOELECTRIC materials , *ELECTRICAL resistivity - Abstract
Advancing the development of high‐temperature piezoelectric sensors requires high‐performance piezoelectric materials with high Curie temperatures, wherein the charge signals can be efficiently collected at elevated temperatures. The bismuth layer‐structured ferroelectric (BLSF) bismuth titanate‐ferrite (Bi5Ti3FeO15, BTF) has recently attracted considerable attention because of its high Curie temperature (TC) of ∼761°C. However, the piezoelectric properties of BTF‐based compounds have not been extensively investigated because of their extremely poor piezoelectric performances and low electrical resistivities at elevated temperatures. Herein, tungsten‐substituted BTF (BTF‐100xW) ceramics were synthesized using a solid‐state reaction method. X‐ray diffraction refinement results confirmed the lattice distortion of the BO6 octahedron, while piezoelectric force microscopy images verified an increase in the domain wall density with tungsten modification, both of which contribute to significant enhancement of the piezoelectric properties of BTF‐100xW as intrinsic and extrinsic contributions, respectively. Remarkably, BTF‐3W exhibits a high TC of 793°C and a large piezoelectric constant (d33) of 24.3 pC/N, which is over three times that of BTF (7.1 pC/N). Importantly, the substitution of tungsten decreases the concentration of oxygen vacancies, increases the direct current electrical resistivity, and improves the electrical homogeneity at high temperatures, resulting in extremely stable piezoelectric and electromechanical properties at high temperatures, with a high in‐situ relative d33 of >90% at 400°C and a small variation in the electromechanical coupling factor (kp) of <8% at temperatures up to 450°C. These results suggest that the tungsten‐substituted BTF is a potential candidate for high‐temperature piezoelectric ceramics, and is a promising material for applications in high‐temperature piezoelectric sensors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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39. Measuring the density, viscosity, and surface tension of molten titanates using electrostatic levitation in microgravity.
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Wilke, Stephen K., Al-Rubkhi, Abdulrahman, Menon, Vrishank, Rafferty, Jared, Koyama, Chihiro, Ishikawa, Takehiko, Oda, Hirohisa, Hyers, Robert W., Bradshaw, Richard C., Kastengren, Alan L., Kohara, Shinji, SanSoucie, Michael, Phillips, Brandon, and Weber, Richard
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SURFACE tension , *THERMOPHYSICAL properties , *TITANATES , *REDUCED gravity environments , *OPTICAL materials , *MELTING points , *LEVITATION - Abstract
Rare earth and barium titanates are useful as ferroelectric, dielectric, and optical materials. Measurements of their thermophysical properties in the liquid state can help guide melt processing technologies for their manufacture and advance understanding of fragile liquids' behavior and glass formation. Here, we report the density, thermal expansion, viscosity, and surface tension of molten BaTi2O5, BaTi4O9, and 83TiO2-17RE2O3 (RE = La or Nd). Measurements were made using electrostatic levitation and droplet oscillation techniques in microgravity, which provide access to quiescent liquid droplets and deep supercooling of 510–815 K below the equilibrium melting points. Densities were measured over 900–2400 K. Viscosities were similar for all four compositions, increasing from ∼10 mPa s near 2100 K to ∼30 mPa s near 1750 K. Surface tensions were 450–490 dyn cm−1 for the rare earth titanates and 383–395 dyn cm−1 for the barium titanates; surface tensions of all compositions had small or negligible temperature dependence over 1700–2200 K. For solids recovered after melt quenching, x-ray microtomography revealed the fracture mechanics in crystalline products and minimal internal porosity in glass products, likely arising from entrapped gas bubbles. Internal microstructures were generally similar for products processed either in microgravity or in a terrestrial aerodynamic levitator. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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40. Enhanced solar-driven photocatalytic and photovoltaic performance of polymer composite containing carbon black and calcium titanate nanoparticles.
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Bibi, Ariba, Shakoor, Abdul, Niaz, Niaz Ahmad, Raffi, Muhammad, Salman, Muhammad, and Usman, Zahid
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TITANATES , *CARBON composites , *BAND gaps , *POLYMERS , *PHOTOVOLTAIC cells , *OPEN-circuit voltage , *CARBON-black , *PHOTOCATHODES - Abstract
In this work, pristine calcium titanate (CaTiO3), polyaniline (PANI), binary PANI@carbon black (CB), and ternary PANI@CB/CaTiO3 composites were synthesized using solid-state and in situ oxidative polymerization method. XRD, FTIR, UV–Vis, PL, FE-SEM, and EDX analyses were studied in order to examine the structural, optical, and morphological properties of all grown samples. XRD, FTIR, FESEM, and EDX findings confirmed the formation of successful chemical organization among PANI, CaTiO3, and CB. The UV–Vis and PL investigation reaffirmed the reduction in optical band gap (2.67 eV–2.56 eV) and charge carrier recombination process due to inclusion of CaTiO3 into CB-reinforced polymer matrix. In photocatalytic experiment, PANI@CB/10%CaTiO3 catalyst showed efficacious performance to degrade the synthetic dyes (99.7% MO and 97.8% MB) after 120-min sunlight irradiation with higher rate and superb stability up-to 5th cycle against MO dye. In kinetic examination, pseudo-first-order kinetic model was obeyed by both dyes. Herein, the bulk heterojunction (BHJ) photovoltaic cell was fabricated by spin-coating the grown samples on FTO glass substrate and thermally evaporating the Al electrode subsequently. The BHJ fabricated by PANI@CB/10%CaTiO3 showed better efficiency (0.541%), photocurrent density (Jsc) (4.21 mA/cm2), and open-circuit voltage (Voc) (0.39 V). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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41. Towards a new type of polymer-ceramic composites Na2Ti3O7/Na2Ti6O13/PVA.
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da Silva, Juliana Pereira, da Silva Paula, Marcos Marques, Nobre, Francisco Xavier, Anglada-Rivera, José, Dominguez, Lianet Aguilera, da Cunha Mendes, Otoniel, Matos, Robert Saraiva, da Fonseca Filho, Henrique Duarte, and Ruiz, Yurimiler Leyet
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TITANATES , *HYBRID materials , *HEAT treatment , *POLYVINYL alcohol , *RAMAN spectroscopy , *SURFACE roughness - Abstract
A new hybrid material was created by blending sodium titanate ceramics (Na2Ti3O7/Na2Ti6O13) with a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) matrix, resulting in enhanced semiconductive characteristics. The synthesis process involved intense ultrasonic treatment and subsequent heat treatment at 900 °C. Utilizing a solvent casting method, Na2Ti3O7/Na2Ti6O13/PVA composites were fabricated. Raman spectra confirmed the presence of PVA chains and distinctive bands of sodium titanates. Elemental analysis verified the existence of Na and Ti in both composites. Morphological observations revealed the formation of irregular agglomerates upon introducing sodium titanates into the PVA structure, leading to a rise in the average surface roughness (Ra) from ~ 1.5 to 7.9 nm post-incorporation of heated Na2Ti3O7/Na2Ti6O13. Differences in morphology between samples loaded with unheated and heated Na2Ti3O7/Na2Ti6O13 suggested a more effective particle incorporation into the polymeric matrix after heat treatment. Electrical measurements indicated that the composite loaded with unheated Na2Ti3O7/Na2Ti6O13 exhibited the lowest electrical resistance (105 Ω) and a relaxation time of 3.16 × 10− 5 s. These results demonstrate that the inclusion of sodium titanate ceramics enhances the semiconductive properties of the PVA matrix. This finding highlights the potential of this material for various electronic applications, including components for solid-state batteries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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42. Achieving high-capacity and durable sodium storage by constructing a binder-free nanotube array architecture of iron phosphide/carbon.
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Ren, Lingbo, Zhou, Xinhua, Hou, Zhidong, Luo, Zhixuan, Huyan, Yu, Wei, Chunguang, and Wang, Jian-Gan
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CARBON fibers , *SODIUM , *TITANATES , *IRON , *CHEMICAL kinetics , *HYDROGEN evolution reactions , *NANOTUBES - Abstract
[Display omitted] The conversion-type anode material of iron phosphide (FeP) promises enormous prospects for Na-ion battery technology due to its high theoretical capacity and cost-effectiveness. However, the poor reaction kinetics and large volume expansion of FeP significantly degrade the sodium storage, which remains a daunting challenge. Herein, we demonstrate a binder-free nanotube array architecture constructed by FeP@C hybrid on carbon cloth as advanced anodes to achieve fast and stable sodium storage. The nanotubular structure functions in multiple roles of providing short electron/ion transport distances, smooth electrolyte diffusion channels, and abundant active sites. The carbon layer could not only pave high-speed pathways for electron conductance but also cushion the volume change of FeP. Benefiting from these structural virtues, the FeP@C anode receives a high reversible capacity of 881.7 mAh/g at 0.1 A/g, along with a high initial Coulombic efficiency of 90% and excellent rate capability and cyclability in half and full cells. Moreover, the sodium energy reaction kinetics and mechanism of FeP@C are systematically studied. The present work offers a rational design and construction of high-capacity anode materials for high-energy–density Na-ion batteries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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43. Enhanced simulated sunlight photocatalytic performance in K2Ti6O13/g-C3N4 heterojunction.
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Li, Zhi, Jing, Yuhan, Ye, Qianxu, Wang, Jie, Sun, Nan, Zhou, Liexing, and Cai, Jinming
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In this study, K2Ti6O13 (KTO) nanowires were doped with carbon (CKTO) via a novel solid-phase approach at 800∘C for the first time using ethanol, KF, and TiO2. In addition to the lower sintering temperature, a shorter insulation period was achieved compared to the conventional solid-phase method. Furthermore, by combining and calcining CKTO and g-C3N4, a CKTO/g-C3N4 heterojunction composite was produced. The rate at which CKTO/g-C3N4 photocatalytically degraded methylene blue was higher than those of pure CKTO and g-C3N4. Our study indicates that adding g-C3N4 enhances photocatalytic performance by reducing the recombination rate of photogenerated electron–hole pairs and narrowing the bandgap of the CKTO/g-C3N4 heterostructure. This paper presents a novel method for creating KTO composites in an eco-friendly and productive manner for the photocatalytic degradation of organic colors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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44. Achieving High Initial Coulombic Efficiency and Capacity in a Surface Chemical Grafting Layer of Plateau‐type Sodium Titanate.
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Zhang, Yanlei, Li, Linwei, Wang, Feng, Wang, Huicai, Jiang, Zhenming, Lin, Zhimin, Bai, Zhengshuai, Jiang, Yinzhu, Zhang, Yanyan, Chen, Binmeng, and Tang, Yuxin
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SODIUM ,INTERFACIAL resistance ,SODIUM fluoride ,SOLID electrolytes ,ENERGY density ,TITANATES - Abstract
The plateau‐type sodium titanate with suitable sodiation potential is a promising anode candidate for high safe and high energy density of sodium‐ion batteries (SIBs). However, the poor initial Coulombic efficiency (ICE) and cyclic instability of sodium titanate are attributed to the unstable interfacial structure along with the decomposition of electrolytes, resulting in the continuous formation of solid electrolyte interface (SEI) film. To address this issue, a chemical grafting method is developed to fabricate a highly stable interface layer of inert Al2O3 on the sodium titanate anode, rendering the high ICE and excellent cycling stability. Based on theoretical calculations, NaPF6 are more likely adsorption on the Al2O3 surface and produce sodium fluoride. The formation of a thin and dense SEI film with rich sodium fluoride achieves the low interfacial resistances and charge‐transfer resistances. Benefitting from our design, the obtained sodium titanate exhibits a high ICE from 67.7 % to 79.4 % and an enhanced reversible capacity from 151 mAh g−1 to 181 mAh g−1 at 20 mA g−1, along with an increase in capacity retention from 56.5 % to 80.6 % after 500 cycles. This work heralds a promising paradigm for rational regulation of interfacial stability to achieve high‐performance anodes for SIBs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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45. Effect of raw material pretreatment and ionic radius on the preparation and microwave dielectric properties of Re2TiO5 ceramics.
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Zhu, Guobin, Li, Fengrong, Chen, Deqin, Zhu, Xiaowei, Xiong, Siyu, Xiao, Hongxiang, Liu, Laijun, and Li, Chunchun
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DIELECTRIC properties , *CERAMICS , *MICROWAVES , *RAW materials , *TITANATES , *RARE earth oxides , *WIRELESS communications , *RIETVELD refinement - Abstract
The present study focuses on the synthesis and characterization of rare-earth titanates, specifically Re 2 TiO 5 (Re La, Nd, Sm), with a particular emphasis on their microwave dielectric properties. The factors influencing the synthesis of La 2 TiO 5 compound through the traditional solid-state method were thoroughly investigated, with a significant finding being the notable impact of moisture absorption in La 2 O 3. The impact of variations in rare-earth cation radii on the structure and dielectric properties was systematically analyzed. Re 2 TiO 5 (Re La, Nd, Sm) ceramics crystallized into an orthorhombic structure with space group Pnam, which was confirmed through Rietveld refinement. The resulting materials demonstrated exceptional microwave dielectric properties characterized by a low permittivity range of 13.72–17.39, high-quality factors ranging from 8331 to 17,795 GHz, and a significantly reduced temperature coefficient of resonance frequency (−33.2∼-12.6 ppm/°C). The correlation between microwave dielectric properties and structural characteristics (including ionic polarizability, packing fraction, and bond valence) was investigated. The exceptional potential of these rare-earth titanates lies in their ability to meet the stringent requirements for low signal transmission delay in wireless communication systems, owing to their advantageous low permittivity within the microwave frequency spectrum. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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46. Pyrochlore-type lanthanide titanates and zirconates: Synthesis, structural peculiarities, and properties.
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Fuentes, Antonio F., O'Quinn, Eric C., Montemayor, Sagrario M., Zhou, Haidong, Lang, Maik, and Ewing, Rodney C.
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PYROCHLORE , *TITANATES , *SUPERIONIC conductors , *ZIRCONATES , *THERMAL barrier coatings , *RARE earth metals , *TERBIUM , *CHEMICAL properties - Abstract
This contribution provides a thorough examination of the structural characteristics of pyrochlore-type lanthanide titanates and zirconates Ln2Ti2O7 and Ln2Zr2O7, across various length scales. This paper also examines their processing, interesting physical properties (electrical, magnetic, and thermal characteristics), and responses to high pressure and ion irradiation. Brief sections on the elemental oxides' crystal chemistry, pertinent phase diagrams, and energetics of defect formation are also provided. Pyrochlore-type Ln2Ti2O7 and Ln2Zr2O7 stand out as truly multifunctional materials. Moreover, they have emerged as fascinating materials due to magnetic geometrical frustration, arising from the ordering of magnetic Ln3+ and non-magnetic Ti4+ (or Zr4+) cations into separate, interpenetrating lattices of corner-sharing tetrahedra. This results in a diverse array of exotic magnetic ground states, such as spin-ice (e.g., Dy2Ti2O7 or Ho2Ti2O7) or quantum spin ice (e.g., Tb2Ti2O7), observed at both low and room temperatures. They also exhibit varied electrical and electrochemical characteristics. Some members such as Gd2Zr2O7, function as fast ion conductors with a conductivity (σ) of ≈10−2 S·cm−1 at 800 °C and activation energy (Ea) ranging from 0.85 to 1.52 eV, depending on the degree of structural disorder. Others, such as Gd2TiMoO7, are mixed ionic-electronic conductors with σ ≈ 25 S·cm−1 at 1000 °C, making them promising candidate materials for applications in energy conversion and storage devices and oxygen separation membranes. Their exceptionally low thermal conductivity (e.g., κ ∼ 1.1–1.7 W·m−1·K−1 between 700 and 1200 °C for Ln2Zr2O7), close to the glass-like lower limit of highly disordered solids, positions them as valuable materials for thermal barrier coatings. They can also effectively accommodate actinides (e.g., Pu, Np, Cm, Am) in solid solutions and sustain prolonged exposure to radiation due to alpha-decay events, while preserving the integrity of the periodic atomic structure. Proposed as major components in actinide-bearing ceramics, they contribute to the long-term immobilization and disposal of long-lived waste radionuclides from nuclear programs. Some of these properties are displayed simultaneously, opening avenues for new applications. Despite the wealth of data available in the literature, this review highlights the need for a better understanding of order/disorder processes in pyrochlore-type materials and the influence of the structural length scale on their physical and chemical properties. Recent experimental evidence has revealed that pyrochlore short-range structure is far more complex than originally thought. Moreover, pyrochlore local structure is now believed to include short-range, lower symmetry, ordered domains, such as the orthorhombic weberite-type of structure. Notably, short- and long-range structures appear decoupled across different length scales and temperature regimes, and these differences persist even in well-ordered samples. We believe that the pyrochlore structure offers a unique opportunity for examining the interplay between chemical composition, defect chemistry, and properties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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47. Electrothermal Instabilities in Barium-Titanate-Based Ceramics.
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Krikkis, Rizos N.
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THERMAL shock ,ELECTRICAL resistivity ,BARIUM titanate ,CURIE temperature ,SCHOTTKY barrier - Abstract
An electrothermal analysis for barium-titanate-based ceramics is presented, combining the Heywang–Jonker model for the electric resistivity with a heat dissipation mechanism based on natural convection and radiation in a one-dimensional model on the device level with voltage as the control parameter. Both positive-temperature-coefficient (PTC) and negative temperature coefficient (NTC) effects are accounted for through the double Schottky barriers at the grain boundaries of the material. The problem formulated in this way admits uniform and non-uniform multiple-steady-state solutions that do not depend on the external circuit. The numerical bifurcation analysis reveals that the PTC effect gives rise to several multiplicites above the Curie point, whereas the NTC effect is responsible for the thermal runaway (temperature blowup). The thermal runaway phenomenon as a potential thermal shock could be among the possible reasons for the observed thermomechanical failures (delamination fracture). The theoretical results for the NTC regime and the thermal runaway are in agreement with the experimental flash sintering results obtained for barium titanate, and 3% and 8% yttria-stabilized zirconia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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48. Simulation and comparison of power generation through vibrational analysis for PMN-PZT on silicon substrate and PMN-PZT on aluminum based MEMS piezoelectric energy harvester.
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Kumar, K. C. Dileep, Lakshmi, S. Vidhya, and Azariah, J. Cyril Robinson
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PIEZOELECTRIC materials , *ENERGY harvesting , *ALUMINUM , *ERROR rates , *SILICON , *LEAD titanate , *TITANATES - Abstract
This study employs a MEMS piezoelectric vibrational energy harvesting laboratory to simulate and compare the average harvested power and natural frequency for piezoelectric materials like lead magnesium niobate-lead zirconate titanate (PMN-PZT) on silicon and aluminium substrates of thicknesses ranging from 80 m to 800 m. Both instruments were put through an independent sample t-test using SPSS's statistical analysis options, with a pretest power of 80% and an error rate of =0.05. SPSS discovered that the average harvested power for the PMN-PZT/Si based MEMS energy harvester and the PMN-PZT/Al based MEMS energy harvester were both 3.31E-05 W and 3.38E-02 W, respectively, both of which were statistically insignificant at the p 0.05 level. The PMN-PZT/Al based MEMS piezoelectric energy harvester has a somewhat lower average collected power and natural frequency than PMN-PZT/Si, making it a viable alternative for low power applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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49. Effect of Nb substitution on the electronic property of lead-free piezoelectric (Na0.41K0.09Bi0.50)TiO3 single crystal: Optical absorption and photoelectron study.
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Sharma, Ankur, Yadav, Pinki, Bhatt, R., Banik, Soma, Singh, Gurvinderjit, and Bhaumik, Indranil
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LIGHT absorption , *SINGLE crystals , *OPTICAL measurements , *PHOTOELECTRONS , *LIGHT transmission , *BISMUTH , *TITANATES - Abstract
Single crystals of undoped and Nb doped sodium and potassium-bismuth titanate at the morphotropic phase boundary (MPB) composition [(Na0.41K0.09Bi0.50)TiO3: NKBT] were grown from high temperature solutions. The effect of Nb doping on the electronic property of NKBT was investigated by optical transmission and photoelectron spectroscopy (PES). The optical absorption shows that the bandgap having the lowest energy is indirect in nature and increases with the increase in the Nb concentration in the lattice. The estimated Urbach energy increases with the increase of Nb concentration signifying an increase in the disorder in the lattice on Nb doping. The PES revealed that the valence band maxima (VBM) exhibit red shift on Nb doping. It also revealed the presence of in-gap states probably due to Ti3+ defect and oxygen vacancy. Moreover, inline with the optical measurement, the PES showed that there is a decrease in the energy gap between the VBM and defect state with the Nb doping. Furthermore, the angle resolved PES measurement confirmed the presence of both the direct and indirect bandgaps in the crystal. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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50. Effect of Mg-doping and Fe-doping in lead zirconate titanate (PZT) thin films on electrical reliability.
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Koh, Dongjoo, Ko, Song Won, Yang, Jung In, Akkopru-Akgun, Betul, and Trolier-McKinstry, Susan
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LEAD zirconate titanate , *THIN films , *CHEMICAL solution deposition , *PERMITTIVITY , *NEGATIVE electrode , *ACCELERATED life testing , *TITANATES - Abstract
Uniformly acceptor doped Pb(Zr0.48Ti0.52)O3 (PZT) films with 2 mol. % Mg or Fe prepared by chemical solution deposition exhibited decreased dielectric constants and remanent polarizations relative to undoped PZT. For highly accelerated lifetime testing (HALT) at 200 °C and an electric field of 300 kV/cm in the field up direction, the HALT lifetimes (t50) for undoped, Mg-doped, and Fe-doped PZT films were shortened from 2.81 ± 0.1 to 0.21 ± 0.1 and 0.54 ± 0.04 h, respectively. Through thermally stimulated depolarization current measurement, significant V O ∙ ∙ electromigration was found in homogeneously Mg-doped PZT thin films, a major factor in their short HALT lifetime. Because the concentration of oxygen vacancies increases with uniform acceptor doping, the lifetime decreases. In contrast, when a thin layer of Mg-doped or Fe-doped PZT was deposited on undoped PZT or Nb-doped PZT (PNZT), the HALT lifetimes were longer than those of pure PZT or PNZT films. This confirms prior work on PNZT films with a Mn-doped top layer, demonstrating that the HALT lifetime increases for composite films when a layer with multivalent acceptors is present near the negative electrode during HALT. In that case, the compensating electrons are trapped, presumably on the multivalent acceptors, thus increasing the lifetime. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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