Ahsanul Kabir , Anna Lavie , Victor Buratto Tinti , Vincenzo Esposito , Frank Kern
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Abstract
This work aims to investigate the electromechanical properties of a new mixed tetragonal-cubic composition: multi-cation stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystal (MC-TZP) ceramics, stabilized by 2 mol% Yb2O3–2 mol% Y2O3–2 mol% Gd2O3–5 mol% Nb2O5. The evolution of microstructure, dielectric, mechanical, and ferroelastic properties was also characterized. The MC-TZP powder was synthesized by solid-state reaction and then consolidated by two sintering methods, i.e., hot pressing and conventional sintering. Hot pressing produced an ultrafine microstructure with small grains, while conventional sintering resulted in larger grains. Both ceramics samples exhibit large longitudinal electrostrictive (M33 ≥ 1 * 10−17 m2/V2) coefficients at 1 Hz and a typical frequency-related relaxation effect, with the hot-pressed material demonstrating a relatively higher M33 value. This enhancement correlates with improved electrical properties, characterized by a higher dielectric constant and electrical conductivity compared to the conventionally sintered counterpart.
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The Journal of the European Ceramic Society publishes the results of original research and reviews relating to ceramic materials. Papers of either an experimental or theoretical character will be welcomed on a fully international basis. The emphasis is on novel generic science concerning the relationships between processing, microstructure and properties of polycrystalline ceramics consolidated at high temperature. Papers may relate to any of the conventional categories of ceramic: structural, functional, traditional or composite. The central objective is to sustain a high standard of research quality by means of appropriate reviewing procedures.