High-temperature-stable dielectric properties of Zr, LF co-doped BNKT lead-free ceramics
摘要
The development of lead-free dielectric ceramics that can maintain reliable performance at elevated temperatures remains a significant challenge. In this work, Bi0.5(Na0.78K0.22)0.5TiO3 (BNKT) and a series of Zr- and LaFeO3-modified BNKT compositions were synthesized by a conventional solid-state route. Structural analyses, including X-ray diffraction, reveal that LaFeO3 addition drives a transformation from the coexistence of tetragonal (P4bm) and rhombohedral (R3c) phases to a stable tetragonal (P4bm) perovskite structure, while Zr substitution further modifies local lattice distortions. Raman, ferroelectric, piezoelectric, and dielectric characterizations demonstrate that these co-modifications enhance relaxor characteristics and local structural heterogeneity. This structural evolution significantly enhances the relaxor behavior and improves the temperature coefficient of capacitance. The optimized BNKZT-LF3 sample exhibited a dielectric constant of approximately 4900, maintaining excellent stability within the 155–500 °C range (TCC ≤ ± 15%). Notably at 200 °C, the dielectric constant remained above 4400, demonstrating significant thermal robustness. These findings underscore the potential of co-modified BNKT ceramics for advanced capacitors and electromechanical applications requiring reliable performance under harsh thermal conditions.