Boosting the energy storage performance of BCZT-based capacitors by constructing a Schottky contact†

IF 12.2 2区 材料科学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Zixiong Sun, Haoyang Xin, Liming Diwu, Zhanhua Wang, Ye Tian, Hongmei Jing, Xiuli Wang, Wanbiao Hu, Yongming Hu and Zhuo Wang
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Abstract

Multilayer thin films composed of dielectric Ba0.7Ca0.3Zr0.2Ti0.8O3 (BCZT) and oxygen-deficient BCZT (BCZT-OD) were fabricated on (001)-oriented NSTO substrates using the pulsed laser deposition (PLD) technique. Unlike conventional approaches to energy storage capacitors, which primarily focus on compositional or structural modifications, this study explored the influence of the layer sequence and periodicity. The interface between the NSTO substrate and the BCZT-OD layer forms a Schottky barrier, resulting in electric field redistribution across the sublayers of the BCZT/BCZT-OD//(1P) thin film. This redistribution delays the breakdown of the BCZT layer, significantly enhancing the film's electric breakdown strength. Furthermore, mathematical analysis reveals that the electric field redistribution amplifies dipole polarization, with BCZT-OD-initiated multilayers exhibiting superior polarization compared to those with equivalent periodicity but different starting layers. Consequently, the BCZT/BCZT-OD//(1P) multilayer achieves an exceptional recoverable energy density (Wrec) of 150.22 J cm−3 and an energy efficiency (η) of 83.07%, surpassing typical performance benchmarks for BCZT-based thin films. These findings are corroborated by comprehensive structural characterization studies, performance evaluations, and finite element simulations, which further validate the role of the Schottky barrier in enhancing voltage endurance. Analogous to “Tian Ji's Strategy for Horse Racing”, this work achieved high Wrec by sacrificing the ferroelectricity of the negative side of the PE loop, introducing an innovative paradigm for designing and developing next-generation electronic devices.

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构建肖特基触点提高bczt电容器的储能性能。
采用脉冲激光沉积(PLD)技术,在(001)取向的NSTO衬底上制备了由介电Ba0.7Ca0.3Zr0.2Ti0.8O3 (BCZT)和缺氧BCZT (BCZT- od)组成的多层薄膜。与主要关注成分或结构修饰的传统储能电容器方法不同,本研究探索了层序和周期性的影响。NSTO衬底与BCZT- od层之间的界面形成肖特基势垒,导致电场在BCZT/BCZT- od //(1P)薄膜的子层上重新分布。这种再分配延迟了BCZT层的击穿,显著提高了薄膜的电击穿强度。此外,数学分析表明,电场重分布放大了偶极极化,bczt - od激发的多层膜比具有相同周期但不同起始层的多层膜表现出更强的极化。因此,BCZT/BCZT- od //(1P)多层膜的可回收能量密度(Wrec)为150.22 J cm-3,能量效率(η)为83.07%,超过了BCZT基薄膜的典型性能基准。这些发现得到了全面的结构表征研究、性能评估和有限元模拟的证实,进一步验证了肖特基势垒在提高电压耐久性方面的作用。类似于“田基的赛马策略”,这项工作通过牺牲P-E环路负侧的铁电性实现了高Wrec,为设计和开发下一代电子设备引入了创新范例。
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Materials Horizons
Materials Horizons CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
CiteScore
18.90
自引率
2.30%
发文量
306
审稿时长
1.3 months
期刊介绍: Materials Horizons is a leading journal in materials science that focuses on publishing exceptionally high-quality and innovative research. The journal prioritizes original research that introduces new concepts or ways of thinking, rather than solely reporting technological advancements. However, groundbreaking articles featuring record-breaking material performance may also be published. To be considered for publication, the work must be of significant interest to our community-spanning readership. Starting from 2021, all articles published in Materials Horizons will be indexed in MEDLINE©. The journal publishes various types of articles, including Communications, Reviews, Opinion pieces, Focus articles, and Comments. It serves as a core journal for researchers from academia, government, and industry across all areas of materials research. Materials Horizons is a Transformative Journal and compliant with Plan S. It has an impact factor of 13.3 and is indexed in MEDLINE.
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