BS_(0.5)BNT-based relaxor ferroelectric ceramic/glass-ceramic composites for energy storage

Relaxor ferroelectric ceramics have very high dielectric constant(e)but relatively low electrical breakdown strength(Eb),while glass-ceramics exhibit higher E,due to the more uniformly dispersed amorphous phases and submicrocrystals/nanocrystals inside.How to effectively combine the advantages of both relaxor ferroelectric ceramics and glass-ceramics is of great significance for the development of new dielectric materials with high energy storage performance.In this work,we firstly prepared BaO-SrO-Bi_(2)O_(3)-Na_(2)0-TiO_(2)-Al_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2)(abbreviated as GS)glass powders,and then fabricated(Ba_(0.3)Sr_(0.7))_(0.5)(Bi_(0.5)Na_(0.5))_(0.5)TiO_(3)+x wt%GS ceramic composites(abbreviated as BSo.sBNT-xGS,x=0,2,6,10,14,16,and 18).Submicrocrystals/nanocrystals with a similar composition to BSo.sBNT were crystalized from the glass,ensuring the formation of uniform core-shell structure in BSo.sBNT-xGS relaxor ferroelectric ceramic/glass-ceramic composites.When the addition amount of GS was 14 wt%,the composite possessed both high&r(>3200 at 1 kHz)and high E,(~170 kV/cm)at room temperature,and their recoverable energy storage density and efficiency were Wrec=2.1 J/cm’and n=65.2%,respectively.The BSo.sBNT-14GS composite also had several attractive properties such as good temperature,frequency,cycle stability,and fast charge-discharge speed.This work provides insights into the relaxor ceramic/glass-ceramic composites for pulsed power capacitors and sheds light on the utilization of the hybrid systems.

Progress and perspectives in dielectric energy storage ceramics

Dielectric ceramic capacitors,with the advantages of high power density,fast chargedischarge capability,excellent fatigue endurance,and good high temperature stability,have been acknowledged to be promising candidates for solid-state pulse power systems.This review investigates the energy storage performances of linear dielectric,relaxor ferroelectric,and antiferroelectric from the viewpoint of chemical modification,macro/microstructural design,and electrical property optimization.Research progress of ceramic bulks and films for Pb-based and/or Pb-free systems is summarized.Finally,we propose the perspectives on the development of energy storage ceramics for pulse power capacitors in the future.

P-E hysteresis loop going slim in Ba0.3Sr0.7TiO3-modified Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3 ceramics for energy storage applications

(Ba0.3Sr0.7)x(Bi0.5Na0.5)1-xTiO3(BSxBNT,x=0.3–V0.8)ceramics were prepared to investigate their structure,dielectric and ferroelectric properties.BSxBNT ceramics possess pure perovskite structure accompanied from a tetragonal symmetry to pseudo-cubic one with the increase of x value,being confirmed by X-ray diffraction(XRD)and Raman results.The Tm corresponding to a temperature in the vicinity of maximum dielectric constant gradually decreases from 110℃(x=0.3)to-45℃(x=0.8),across Tm=36℃(x=0.5)with a maximum dielectric constant(ɛr=5920@1 kHz)around room temperature.The saturated polarization Ps gradually while the remnant polarization Pr sharply decreases with the increase of x value,making the P-E hysteresis loop of BSxBNT ceramics goes slim.A maximum difference between Ps and Pr(Ps-Pr)is obtained for BSxBNT ceramics with x=0.5,at which a high recoverable energy density(Wrec=1.04 J/cm3)is achieved under an applied electric field of 100 kV/cm with an efficiency ofη=77%.Meanwhile,the varied temperature P-E loops,fatigue measurements,and electric breakdown characteristics for the sample with x=0.5 indicate that it is promising for pulsed power energy storage capacitor candidate materials.

Glass modified barium strontium titanate ceramics for energy storage capacitor at elevated temperatures

A glass with composition of B_(2)O_(3)-Bi_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2)-CaO-BaO-Al_(2)O_(3)-ZrO_(2)(BBSZ)modified Ba_(x)Sr_(1-x)TiO_(3)(BST,x=0.3 and 0.4)ceramics were prepared by a conventional solid state reaction method abided by a formula of BST+y%BBSZ(y=0,2,4,7,and 10,in mass).The effect of BBSZ glass content on the structure,dielectric properties and energy storage characteristics of the ceramics was investigated.The dielectric constant reduced but the endurable electrical strength enhanced due to the BBSZ glass addition in BST ceramics.In particular,the dielectric loss of the ceramics at elevated temperature(e.g.200℃)can be strongly suppressed from tanδ>20%to tanδ<3% after BBSZ glass modification.For Ba_(0.3)Sr_(0.7)TiO_(3)+2%BBSZ ceramics,an optimized energy storage density(γ=0.63 J/cm^(3))and efficiency(η=91.6%)under an applied electric field of 160 kV/cm was obtained at room temperature.Meanwhile,the temperature dependent polarization-electric field(P-E)hysteresis loops were measured to evaluate the energy storage characteristics of the ceramics potential for high voltage capacitor application at elevated temperatures.

Ce and W co-doped CaBi_(2)Nb_(2)O_(9) with enhanced piezoelectric constant and electrical resistivity at high temperature

Ce and W co-doped CaBi_(2)Nb_(2)O_(9) ceramics with chemical formula Ca_(0.96)Ce_(0.04)Bi_(2)Nb_(2-x)W_(x)O_(9)(CCBNW100x,x=0-0.07)are fabricated via conventional solid state sintering method,to investigate the effect of W addition on the structure,electrical resistivity,dielectric and piezoelectric properties.A piezoelectric constant d33 of 13.4 pC/N is obtained in CCBN-W2 ceramics,>100% higher than that of pure CaBi_(2)Nb_(2)O_(9)(d_(33)=5.8e6.4 pC/N).Of particular significance is that the electrical resistivity of CCBN-W2 ceramics(r=3.7×109 U cm at 500℃)is three orders of magnitude higher than pure CaBi_(2)Nb_(2)O_(9)(r=2.9×10^(6) U cm at same temperature).All these properties,together with its low dielectric loss(tandδ0.13%)and excellent d33 thermal stability up to 800℃,merit the CCBN-W2 ceramics for high temperature piezoelectric sensing applications.

Remarkably enhanced dielectric stability and energy storage properties in BNT–BST relaxor ceramics by A-site defect engineering for pulsed power applications

Lead-free bulk ceramics for advanced pulsed power capacitors show relatively low recoverable energy storage density(Wrec)especially at low electric field condition.To address this challenge,we propose an A-site defect engineering to optimize the electric polarization behavior by disrupting the orderly arrangement of A-site ions,in which Ba_(0.105)Na_(0.325)Sr_(0.245−1.5x)□_(0.5x)Bi_(0.325)+xTiO_(3)(BNS_(0.245−1.5x)□_(0.5x)B_(0.325+x)T,x=0,0.02,0.04,0.06,and 0.08)lead-free ceramics are selected as the representative.The BNS_(0.245−1.5x)□_(0.5x)B_(0.325+x)T ceramics are prepared by using pressureless solid-state sintering and achieve large W_(rec)(1.8 J/cm^(3))at a low electric field(@110 kV/cm)when x=0.06.The value of 1.8 J/cm3 is super high as compared to all other W_(rec) in lead-free bulk ceramics under a relatively low electric field(<160 kV/cm).Furthermore,a high dielectric constant of 2930 within 15%fluctuation in a wide temperature range of 40–350℃is also obtained in BNS_(0.245−1.5x)□_(0.5x)B_(0.325+x)T(x=0.06)ceramics.The excellent performances can be attributed to the A-site defect engineering,which can reduce remnant polarization(P_(r))and improve the thermal evolution of polar nanoregions(PNRs).This work confirms that the BNS_(0.245−1.5x)□_(0.5x)B_(0.325+x)T(x=0.06)ceramics are desirable for advanced pulsed power capacitors,and will push the development of a series of Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3(BNT)-based ceramics with high W_(rec) and high-temperature stability.

Progress and challenges of ceramics for supercapacitors

Supercapacitors(SCs)are one of the most promising electrical energy storage technologies systems due to their fast storage capability,long cycle stability,high power density,and environmental friendliness.Enormous research has focused on the design of nanomaterials to achieve low cost,highly efficient,and stable electrodes.Ceramic materials provide promising candidates for SCs electrodes.However,the low specific surface area and relatively low surface activity severely hinder the SCs performance of ceramic materials.Therefore,the basic understanding of ceramic materials,the optimization strategy,and the research progress of ceramic electrodes are the key steps to enable good electrical conductivity and excellent electron transport capabilities,and realize economically feasible ceramic electrodes in industry.Herein,we review recent achievements in manufacturing the ceramic electrodes for SCs,including metal oxide ceramics,multi-elemental oxide ceramics,metal hydroxide ceramics,metal sulfide ceramics,carbon-based ceramics,carbide and nitride ceramics,and other special ceramics(MXene).We focus on the unique and key factors in the component and structural design of ceramic electrodes,which correlate them with SCs performance.In addition,the current technical challenges and perspectives of ceramic electrodes for SCs are also discussed.

Structure and dielectric properties of NBT-xBT-ST lead-free ceramics for energy storage

(0:74-x)(Na_(0.5)Bi_(0.5))TiO_(3)-xBaTiO_(3)-0.26SrTiO_(3)(x=0~0.1)(abbreviated as NBT-xBT-ST)lead-free ceramics were fabricated by a solid-state reaction method.The effect of Ba doping amount x on the structure and energy storage properties of NBT-xBT-ST ceramics were investigated.All the NBT-xBT-ST ceramics showed single perovskite structure with a pseudocubic phase.Ba doping effectively suppressed grain growth,in favor of forming small and uniform grains.The ceramics with a composition of x=0.04,an optimized energy storage density(γ=0.47 J/cm^(3))and efficiency(η=48:67%),under an applied electric field of 50 kV/cm,should be a candidate for solid-state compact pulsed power capacitor materials.