Lattice dynamics and phonon characteristics of complex perovskite microwave ceramics

Abstract

Complex perovskite microwave dielectric ceramics (MWDCs) of A(B 1/3 ′ B 2/3 ′′)O 3-type (A = Ba, Sr,…; B = Mg, Zn,…; B = Nb, Ta), which exhibit excellent dielectric properties, have currently been widely used in microwave and millimetre wave devices. Vibrational spectra, including both Raman and far-infrared (FIR) spectra, are powerful tools to investigate the atomic thermal vibrational properties of MWDCs and reveal the intrinsic origin of dielectric properties. In this review, lattice dynamics and phonon characteristics of the A(B 1/3 ′ B 2/3 ′′)O 3-type MWDCs are summarised and presented in detail to introduce remarkable progress in this field and make a guide for the design of novel advanced MWDCs. The atomic sites and the corresponding modes in Raman and FIR spectra are identified and illuminated. The effects of the processing conditions and the ordered superstructures in the nanoscale region on vibrational modes are summarised systemically. Intrinsic properties can be extrapolated from the fitting results of FIR spectroscopy, which were also discussed based on the Kramers-Krönig relations, Lorentz three-parameter classical model and four-parameter semi-quantum model. The correlations between vibrational modes (phonons), crystal structures, and dielectric properties are created, which can help to build the mathematical models so as to understand the structure-property relationship of MWDCs better.

Thermoelectric properties of Nb-doped SrTiO3 films prepared by co-sputtering

“…791 cm −1 indicates a difference between stochiometric STO and Ti-rich STO. Additionally, the Raman shifts of this band respond to the oxygen octahedron rigidity (of O-Ti-O bonding) [39,43]. As reported by V. Dwij et al [41], the intensity of this peak (LO 4 mode) arises when the local symmetry of STO is decreased (due to the increased doping concentration).…”

Lattice Vibrational Characteristics and Structures-Properties Relationships of Non-Stoichiometric Nd[Mg0.5Sn0.5(1+x)]O3 Ceramics

“…Generally speaking, Raman mode is only relative to the crystal structure of the material, but the previous research can indirectly reflect the dielectric properties 32 .…”