Lead zirconate titanate Pb(Zr 0.50 Ti 0.50 )O 3 (PZT) thin films were deposited by a polymeric chemical method on Pt(111)/Ti/SiO 2 /Si substrates to understand the mechanisms of phase transformations and the effect of film thickness on the structure, dielectric, and piezoelectric properties in these films. PZT films pyrolyzed at temperatures higher than 350 C present a coexistence of pyrochlore and perovskite phases, while only perovskite phase grows in films pyrolyzed at temperatures lower than 300 C. For pyrochlore-free PZT thin films, a small (100)-orientation tendency near the film-substrate interface was observed. Finally, we demonstrate the existence of a self-polarization effect in the studied PZT thin films. The increase of self-polarization with the film thickness increasing from 200 nm to 710 nm suggests that Schottky barriers and/or mechanical coupling near the film-substrate interface are not primarily responsible for the observed self-polarization effect in our films. V C 2013 AIP Publishing LLC [http://dx
The structural properties of Pb(Zr0.50Ti0.50)O3 thin films with no preferential orientation were studied throughout the film thickness. An analysis on depth profile shows the existence of a significant (1 0 0) alignment near the film–electrode interface. Nanoscale piezoelectric measurements demonstrate the existence of a self-polarization effect in the studied films. An increase in this effect with film thickness increasing from 200 to 710 nm suggests that Schottky barriers and/or mechanical coupling near the film–electrode interface cannot be the main mechanisms responsible for the self-polarization effect in the studied films.
International audiencePiezoelectric properties of randomly oriented self-polarized PbZr0.50Ti0.50O3 (PZT) thin films were investigated using in situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction. Possibilities for investigating the piezoelectric effect using microsized hard X-ray beams are demonstrated and perspectives for future dynamical measurements on PZT samples with variety of compositions and thicknesses are given. Studies performed on the crystalline [100, 110] directions evidenced piezoelectric anisotropy. The piezoelectric coefficient d(33) was calculated in terms of the lab reference frame (d(perp)) and found to be two times larger along the [100] direction than along the [110] direction. The absolute values for the d(perp) amount to 120 and 230 pm/V being in good agreement with experimental and theoretical values found in literature for bulk PZT ceramics. (C) 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved
In this paper, electrical and structural properties were reported for pyrochlore free (1 − x)[Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3] − xPbTiO3 (PMN–PT) (with 35 mol% PbTiO3) ceramics obtained from fine powders. Dielectric studies were focused on the investigation of the complex dielectric permittivity (ε′ − iε″) as a function of frequency and temperature. The effects of the dc applied electric field on dielectric response were also investigated. Results revealed a field dependence dielectric anomaly in the dielectric permittivity curves (ε(T)) in the low dc electric field region, which in turn prevails in the whole analysed frequency interval. To the best of our knowledge, these properties for the PMN–PT ceramic system have not been reported before as in this work. The results were analysed within the framework of the current models found in the literature.
The structure and ferroelectric properties of
PbZr0.53Ti0.47O3
thin films were investigated in detail by using the x-ray diffraction technique. The
surface morphology of the film was studied by using the atomic force microscopy
technique, showing a film with a dense morphology and a smooth surface. Based
on recent results reported by Pandey et al (2008 Acta Crystallogr. A64 192),
Rietveld refinements of the structure were conducted considering different models
proposed in the literature. Results suggested the monoclinic and tetragonal
(M+T) phase
coexistence, with P4mm
and Cm
space groups, respectively. The monoclinic phase (68 mol%) is dominant over the tetragonal
phase (32 mol%) for this PZT film composition.
It is known that lead-based ferroelectric compounds, such as Pb(Zr,Ti)O 3 and PbTiO 3 , and others based on them, have attracted most of the attention of the scientific community for several decades due to their excellent piezo-, pyro-, and ferroelectric properties. [1][2][3][4] However, the lead toxicity and the negative implications to the environment and human health have conducted to the researchers to reevaluate their efforts in order to develop environmentally friendly lead-free materials
The X-ray diffraction (XRD) technique has been widely used in order to investigate anhydrous and hydrated cement phases. In this study, XRD was used in order to analyze the concrete floor polishing waste (CFPW) and cementitious paste containing CFPW. The diffractograms obtained were compared with literature data in order to identify the phases of analyzed materials. Rietveld refinement of XRD pattern of paste containing 12% of CFPW addition was also carried out, in order to analyze calcite and aragonite structures, as these phases are calcium carbonate polymorphs that contribute to matrix filling. XRD pattern of CFPW showed a high concentration of carbonate phases, indicating that the concrete waste was carbonated. The CFPW addition in the cementitious matrix changed the hydrate cement products, as it induced the formation of carboaluminate phases, such as hemicarbonate. Calcite, which is a stable phase, contributed better to the filler effect, as its particles have higher volume than aragonite.
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