Enhanced relaxor behavior and energy storage performance in Na2/3La1/9NbO3-modified Ba0.9Sr0.1TiO3-based ceramics
摘要
In this work, we report the successful synthesis of highly dense (1 − x)Ba0.9Sr0.1TiO3 − xNa2/3La1/9NbO3(BST-xNLN) energy storage ceramics. Microstructural analysis confirms the dissolution of the Na2/3La1/9NbO3 component into the Ba0.9Sr0.1TiO3 lattice, and all the ceramics exhibit a single-phase perovskite structure. Upon NLN doping, the crystal structure transforms from a tetragonal to a pseudocubic phase. Electrical properties reveal that the ceramic sample with x = 0.15 exhibits pronounced relaxor behavior, as indicated by a modified Curie–Weiss constant (γ) of 1.96. This composition achieves a superior recoverable energy density (Wrec = 2.01 J/cm3) under 28.68 kV/mm, while also maintaining excellent energy efficiency at η = 90.2%. Notably, the energy efficiency shows minimal variation (≤ 4.84%) over a range of frequencies, consistently around 90%, demonstrating outstanding frequency stability. Additionally, the ceramic displays an ultra-fast discharge rate, with a discharge time (t0.9) of only 0.91 μs. These outstanding properties indicate that BST-xNLN ceramics hold promise for broad applications in the energy and battery fields.