High energy-storage performance under low electric fields and enhanced electric-field-induced strain in Nb5+ doped BNT−BT lead-free piezoceramics

Advancements in technology and the need for compact electronics have raised the demand for materials with both high energy-storage density and electric-field induced strain. In this study, lead-free (Bi0.465Na0.465Ba0.07)NbxTi(1–x)O3 piezoelectric ceramics, x  = 0–0.05, were prepared by conventional...

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Main Authors: Pathit Premwichit, Theeranun Siritanon, Widchaya Somsri, Noppadon Nuntawong, Onthida Kosasang, Sanu Kumar Gupta, Sasipohn Prasertpalichat
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Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-04-01
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author Pathit Premwichit
Theeranun Siritanon
Widchaya Somsri
Noppadon Nuntawong
Onthida Kosasang
Sanu Kumar Gupta
Sasipohn Prasertpalichat
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Theeranun Siritanon
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Noppadon Nuntawong
Onthida Kosasang
Sanu Kumar Gupta
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description Advancements in technology and the need for compact electronics have raised the demand for materials with both high energy-storage density and electric-field induced strain. In this study, lead-free (Bi0.465Na0.465Ba0.07)NbxTi(1–x)O3 piezoelectric ceramics, x  = 0–0.05, were prepared by conventional solid-state reaction method. All samples exhibited single-phase perovskite structure, with Rietveld refinement revealing the coexistence of tetragonal (P4bm) and rhombohedral (R3c) phases. Increasing Nb content lowered TF-R below room temperature at x ≥0.02, indicating a transition from non-ergodic relaxor (NER) to ergodic relaxor (ER) phase. This phase shift resulted in a maximum strain of 0.27%, corresponding to normalized strain (d33*= Smax/Emax) of 386 pm/V at 70 kV/cm, achieved at x = 0.01. Additionally, Nb doping significantly increased resistivity (~1 order of magnitude) and activation energy (Ea) values, thereby enhancing electrical breakdown strength (Eb). This, combined with decreasing Pr to near-zero from ergodic relaxor, led to a remarkably high energy density (Wrec) of 1.73 J/cm3 and an energy storage efficiency (η) of 82% under a relatively low electric field of 130 kV/cm at x = 0.04. These results demonstrated that optimal Nb doping can simultaneously improve the electro-strain and energy-storage performance of 0.93BNT–0.07BT ceramics, making them promising for actuator and energy-storage applications.
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spelling doaj-art-cf52aba2ebd44a049260a762e0d07ad92025-08-20T03:16:38ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Asian Ceramic Societies2187-07642025-04-0113215416810.1080/21870764.2025.2475587High energy-storage performance under low electric fields and enhanced electric-field-induced strain in Nb5+ doped BNT−BT lead-free piezoceramicsPathit Premwichit0Theeranun Siritanon1Widchaya Somsri2Noppadon Nuntawong3Onthida Kosasang4Sanu Kumar Gupta5Sasipohn Prasertpalichat6Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, ThailandSchool of Chemistry, Institute of Science, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, ThailandDepartment of Physics, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, ThailandNational Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani ThailandCenter of Innovative Materials for Sustainability (iMatS), School of Science, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai, ThailandMaterials Science, School of Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, USADepartment of Physics, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, ThailandAdvancements in technology and the need for compact electronics have raised the demand for materials with both high energy-storage density and electric-field induced strain. In this study, lead-free (Bi0.465Na0.465Ba0.07)NbxTi(1–x)O3 piezoelectric ceramics, x  = 0–0.05, were prepared by conventional solid-state reaction method. All samples exhibited single-phase perovskite structure, with Rietveld refinement revealing the coexistence of tetragonal (P4bm) and rhombohedral (R3c) phases. Increasing Nb content lowered TF-R below room temperature at x ≥0.02, indicating a transition from non-ergodic relaxor (NER) to ergodic relaxor (ER) phase. This phase shift resulted in a maximum strain of 0.27%, corresponding to normalized strain (d33*= Smax/Emax) of 386 pm/V at 70 kV/cm, achieved at x = 0.01. Additionally, Nb doping significantly increased resistivity (~1 order of magnitude) and activation energy (Ea) values, thereby enhancing electrical breakdown strength (Eb). This, combined with decreasing Pr to near-zero from ergodic relaxor, led to a remarkably high energy density (Wrec) of 1.73 J/cm3 and an energy storage efficiency (η) of 82% under a relatively low electric field of 130 kV/cm at x = 0.04. These results demonstrated that optimal Nb doping can simultaneously improve the electro-strain and energy-storage performance of 0.93BNT–0.07BT ceramics, making them promising for actuator and energy-storage applications.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/21870764.2025.2475587Lead-free BNBT ceramicsB-site donor dopingelectrical propertieselectric-field-induced strainenergy storage performance
spellingShingle Pathit Premwichit
Theeranun Siritanon
Widchaya Somsri
Noppadon Nuntawong
Onthida Kosasang
Sanu Kumar Gupta
Sasipohn Prasertpalichat
High energy-storage performance under low electric fields and enhanced electric-field-induced strain in Nb5+ doped BNT−BT lead-free piezoceramics
Journal of Asian Ceramic Societies
Lead-free BNBT ceramics
B-site donor doping
electrical properties
electric-field-induced strain
energy storage performance
title High energy-storage performance under low electric fields and enhanced electric-field-induced strain in Nb5+ doped BNT−BT lead-free piezoceramics
title_full High energy-storage performance under low electric fields and enhanced electric-field-induced strain in Nb5+ doped BNT−BT lead-free piezoceramics
title_fullStr High energy-storage performance under low electric fields and enhanced electric-field-induced strain in Nb5+ doped BNT−BT lead-free piezoceramics
title_full_unstemmed High energy-storage performance under low electric fields and enhanced electric-field-induced strain in Nb5+ doped BNT−BT lead-free piezoceramics
title_short High energy-storage performance under low electric fields and enhanced electric-field-induced strain in Nb5+ doped BNT−BT lead-free piezoceramics
title_sort high energy storage performance under low electric fields and enhanced electric field induced strain in nb5 doped bnt bt lead free piezoceramics
topic Lead-free BNBT ceramics
B-site donor doping
electrical properties
electric-field-induced strain
energy storage performance
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/21870764.2025.2475587
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