Advanced stability and energy storage capacity in hierarchically engineered Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3-based multilayer capacitors

Abstract Multilayer ceramic capacitors are cornerstone components of modern electronic systems. Yet ensuring reliability under demanding operational conditions, such as elevated temperatures and prolonged cycling, while achieving holistic optimization of recoverable energy density and efficiency rem...

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Main Authors: Weichen Zhao, Zhaobo Liu, Diming Xu, Ge Wang, Da Li, Jinnan Liu, Zhentao Wang, Yan Guo, Jiajia Ren, Tao Zhou, Lixia Pang, Hongwei Yang, Wenfeng Liu, Houbin Huang, Di Zhou
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-07-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-61936-2
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Zhaobo Liu
Diming Xu
Ge Wang
Da Li
Jinnan Liu
Zhentao Wang
Yan Guo
Jiajia Ren
Tao Zhou
Lixia Pang
Hongwei Yang
Wenfeng Liu
Houbin Huang
Di Zhou
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Diming Xu
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Tao Zhou
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Hongwei Yang
Wenfeng Liu
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Di Zhou
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description Abstract Multilayer ceramic capacitors are cornerstone components of modern electronic systems. Yet ensuring reliability under demanding operational conditions, such as elevated temperatures and prolonged cycling, while achieving holistic optimization of recoverable energy density and efficiency remains a significant challenge. Herein, we implement a polar glass state strategy that catalyzes a profound enhancement in energy storage performance by modulating dynamic and thermodynamic processes. This approach minimizes hysteresis loss and improves breakdown strength through hierarchical structural engineering, disrupting nano-domains and refining grains. An ultra-high recoverable energy density of 22.92 J cm−3 and exceptional efficiency of 97.1%, accompanied with state-of-the-art high-temperature stability are achieved in Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3-based multilayer ceramic capacitors. This strategy promises to be a transformative blueprint for developing cutting-edge dielectric capacitors for high-temperature applications.
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spelling doaj-art-2d1b88eea2174e13b5f9e81d9e2ef1732025-08-20T03:05:10ZengNature PortfolioNature Communications2041-17232025-07-011611910.1038/s41467-025-61936-2Advanced stability and energy storage capacity in hierarchically engineered Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3-based multilayer capacitorsWeichen Zhao0Zhaobo Liu1Diming Xu2Ge Wang3Da Li4Jinnan Liu5Zhentao Wang6Yan Guo7Jiajia Ren8Tao Zhou9Lixia Pang10Hongwei Yang11Wenfeng Liu12Houbin Huang13Di Zhou14Electronic Materials Research Laboratory & Multifunctional Materials and Structures, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education & International Center for Dielectric Research, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong UniversitySchool of Materials Science and Engineering & Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, Beijing Institute of TechnologyElectronic Materials Research Laboratory & Multifunctional Materials and Structures, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education & International Center for Dielectric Research, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong UniversityDepartment of Materials, University of ManchesterElectronic Materials Research Laboratory & Multifunctional Materials and Structures, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education & International Center for Dielectric Research, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong UniversityElectronic Materials Research Laboratory & Multifunctional Materials and Structures, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education & International Center for Dielectric Research, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong UniversityElectronic Materials Research Laboratory & Multifunctional Materials and Structures, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education & International Center for Dielectric Research, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong UniversityElectronic Materials Research Laboratory & Multifunctional Materials and Structures, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education & International Center for Dielectric Research, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong UniversityElectronic Materials Research Laboratory & Multifunctional Materials and Structures, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education & International Center for Dielectric Research, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong UniversitySchool of Electronic and Information Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi UniversityMicro-optoelectronic Systems Laboratories Xi’an Technological UniversityNational Engineering Research Center of UHV Technology and New Electrical Equipment, China Southern Power Grid Research Institute Co., LtdState Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi’an Jiaotong UniversitySchool of Materials Science and Engineering & Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, Beijing Institute of TechnologyElectronic Materials Research Laboratory & Multifunctional Materials and Structures, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education & International Center for Dielectric Research, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong UniversityAbstract Multilayer ceramic capacitors are cornerstone components of modern electronic systems. Yet ensuring reliability under demanding operational conditions, such as elevated temperatures and prolonged cycling, while achieving holistic optimization of recoverable energy density and efficiency remains a significant challenge. Herein, we implement a polar glass state strategy that catalyzes a profound enhancement in energy storage performance by modulating dynamic and thermodynamic processes. This approach minimizes hysteresis loss and improves breakdown strength through hierarchical structural engineering, disrupting nano-domains and refining grains. An ultra-high recoverable energy density of 22.92 J cm−3 and exceptional efficiency of 97.1%, accompanied with state-of-the-art high-temperature stability are achieved in Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3-based multilayer ceramic capacitors. This strategy promises to be a transformative blueprint for developing cutting-edge dielectric capacitors for high-temperature applications.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-61936-2
spellingShingle Weichen Zhao
Zhaobo Liu
Diming Xu
Ge Wang
Da Li
Jinnan Liu
Zhentao Wang
Yan Guo
Jiajia Ren
Tao Zhou
Lixia Pang
Hongwei Yang
Wenfeng Liu
Houbin Huang
Di Zhou
Advanced stability and energy storage capacity in hierarchically engineered Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3-based multilayer capacitors
Nature Communications
title Advanced stability and energy storage capacity in hierarchically engineered Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3-based multilayer capacitors
title_full Advanced stability and energy storage capacity in hierarchically engineered Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3-based multilayer capacitors
title_fullStr Advanced stability and energy storage capacity in hierarchically engineered Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3-based multilayer capacitors
title_full_unstemmed Advanced stability and energy storage capacity in hierarchically engineered Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3-based multilayer capacitors
title_short Advanced stability and energy storage capacity in hierarchically engineered Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3-based multilayer capacitors
title_sort advanced stability and energy storage capacity in hierarchically engineered bi0 5na0 5tio3 based multilayer capacitors
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-61936-2
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