Low-dimensional lead chromate-based hybrid system for capacitance and polarization performances: a flexible device for pressure-induced voltage generator

Abstract

Organic molecule–functionalized lead chromate nanoparticle was synthesized using a complexation strategy route. The structural characterization revealed the single-phase lead chromate system belongs to monazite-type monoclinic structure with the space group of P21/n. The unit cell consists of an alternating chain of polyhedra (PbO9) and tetrahedra (CrO4) units, connected via edge and corner-sharing arrangement. A flexible device of lead chromate was fabricated and investigated dielectric capacitance, electrical impedance, conductivity, and field dependent polarization performances under different frequency and temperature environments. The device displayed a maximum dielectric constant (εʹ) value ~ 2400 at 120°C under 100 Hz frequency condition. High dielectric constant value is originated from the orientation polarization of CrO4 unit and space charge contribution in the system. AC conductivity of the device suggested the polaronic charge carriers control the overall conduction process via localized hopping mechanism. A fatigue-free polarization behavior was observed in the device under the applied field of 4.0 kV/mm, for 103 cycles and retained the polarization value ~ 0.26 μC/cm2 over the switching cycles. Lead chromate–based device also showed pressure-induced voltage generation under different pressure conditions and could have the potential application as a voltage generator.