Investigation of dielectric and piezoelectric properties of niobium-modified PLSZFT nanoceramics for sensor and actuator applications

Lead-free (K, Na)NbO3 ferroelectric thin films: Preparation, structure and electrical properties

“…Therefore, a number of modified KNN ceramics have been extensively studied to improve their electrical properties [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]. Compared with bulk materials, ferroelectric and piezoelectric thin films are important for memory and micro-sensor as well as micro-actuator applications [12]. Additionally, studies on ferroelectric thin films may provide possibility for us to further understand the intrinsic properties of the materials, because it is possible to grow textured or epitaxial thin films to control their crystallographic orientations [13].…”

Effect of ZnO whisker content on sinterability and fracture behaviour of PZT peizoelectric composites

“…On the other hand, PZT ceramics have been extensively modified with different additives, which make them more attractive for specific applications [8][9][10][11][12][13][14]. With the miniaturization and integration of electronic circuits, small-scale piezoelectric devices are technologically important in the fields of smart materials and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) [15].…”

An ultrasonic therapeutic transducers using lead-free Na0.5K0.5NbO3–CuNb2O6 ceramics

“…Piezoelectric ceramics are used in actuators and sensors [1,2]. Thickness extensional ultrasonic transducers acting as applicators in ultrasonic therapeutic systems are routinely applied in the fields of physiotherapy, cosmetic surgery, skin therapy, transdermal delivery, and hard disk driver actuator arm [3][4][5][6].…”