{"title":"Honoring a Legacy – Heartfelt Thanks to Our Former Editor-in-Chief!","authors":"Sanjay Mathur","doi":"10.1007/s10832-024-00362-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10832-024-00362-0","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":625,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Electroceramics","volume":"52 1","pages":"1 - 2"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10832-024-00362-0.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142600717","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jiyeon Lee, Hyojung Kim, Muhammad Hilal, Zhicheng Cai
{"title":"Efficient acetone sensing utilizing Co3O4-Embedded porous ZnO nanofibers","authors":"Jiyeon Lee, Hyojung Kim, Muhammad Hilal, Zhicheng Cai","doi":"10.1007/s10832-024-00367-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10832-024-00367-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>We introduce a high surface area sensor composed of Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> nanoparticles (NPs) embedded within porous ZnO nanofibers (NFs), exhibiting a notable response to acetone. Initially, we synthesized polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) NFs containing zinc and cobalt salts via a simple electrospinning method. Subsequently, the calcination of the PVP NFs resulted in the formation of Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> NPs embedded within the porous ZnO NFs. The heterostructure material demonstrated a significant response to 100 ppm acetone detection, with a ratio of electrical resistance in air (R<sub>a</sub>) to that in the presence of gas (R<sub>g</sub>) reaching 111 at its optimal operating temperature of 275 °C. Furthermore, it exhibited stable performance under high relative humidity conditions.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":625,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Electroceramics","volume":"52 4","pages":"283 - 296"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142925563","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"MgTiO3-based ceramics for enhanced EMI shielding solutions in K and Ka frequency bands","authors":"Jasdeep Singh, Shalini Bahel","doi":"10.1007/s10832-024-00372-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10832-024-00372-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study investigates the microwave dielectric and shielding properties of MgTiO<sub>3</sub>-based solid solutions across the <i>K</i> (18–26.5 GHz) and <i>Ka</i> (26.5–40 GHz) frequency bands. Synthesized via a conventional solid-state mixed oxide route using MgO and Mg(OH)<sub>2</sub> as raw materials, the dielectric properties of MgTiO<sub>3</sub> and Mg(Ti<sub>0.95</sub>Sn<sub>0.05</sub>)O<sub>3</sub> solid solutions varied with composition and raw material. Results showed that MgO-based materials exhibited higher relative permittivity (<i>ɛ</i><sub><i>r</i></sub>) and loss tangent (<i>tan δ</i>) compared to Mg(OH)<sub>2</sub>-based materials. Furthermore, the <i>ɛ</i><sub><i>r</i></sub> of the prepared samples decreased with Sn<sup>4+</sup> substitution, attributed to the lower dielectric polarizability of Sn<sup>4+</sup> cations compared to Ti<sup>4+</sup> cations. Results also indicated a decrease in <i>tan δ</i> with Sn<sup>4+</sup> substitution, resulting from a reduction in octahedral tilting upon partial replacement of Ti<sup>4+</sup> cations with Sn<sup>4+</sup> cations in MgTiO<sub>3</sub>. Shielding property characterization revealed that all samples exhibited frequency-selective and tunable shielding capabilities, with tuning achievable through variations in composition or shield thickness. Notably, in the <i>K</i> frequency band, MgO-based MgTiO<sub>3</sub> exhibited superior dielectric properties, with a sample thickness of 2.9 mm achieving a shielding effectiveness (SE) of up to 35.62 dB at 22.30 GHz, effectively suppressing over 99.97% of incoming radiation. Similarly, in the Ka frequency band, MgO-based Mg(Ti<sub>0.95</sub>Sn<sub>0.05</sub>)O<sub>3</sub> demonstrated remarkable SE, with a sample thickness of 1.8 mm reaching SE of 38.62 dB at 31.60 GHz, attenuating over 99.98% of incoming radiation. These findings suggest potential for frequency-selective and adjustable EMI shielding in next-gen technologies.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":625,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Electroceramics","volume":"52 4","pages":"338 - 357"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142925564","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Structural, dielectric, and electrical studies of Sm-doped Sr0.95Ba0.05Bi2Nb2O9 lead-free relaxor ceramics","authors":"Mohamed Afqir, Didier Fasquelle, Amina Tachafine, Yingzhi Meng, Mohamed Elaatmani, Abdelhamid Oufakir, Mohamed Daoud","doi":"10.1007/s10832-024-00361-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10832-024-00361-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Raw materials were etched by nitric acid to release utterly carbon dioxide. An excess of citric acid was then employed as fuel to prime the combustion reaction for the synthesis of Sr<sub>0.95</sub>Ba<sub>0.05</sub>Bi<sub>2−x</sub>Sm<sub>x</sub>Nb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>9</sub> (x = 0 (SrBi<sub>2</sub>Nb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>9</sub>), 0.1, and 0.2) compounds. X-ray diffraction, Fourier-transformed infrared, and Raman techniques revealed quite certain that there is a link between dopant amounts and structural changes. One is that the cell volume was smoothly reduced. Second, the bond force constant decreased slightly when the dopant was introduced into the lattice. Even though the SrBi<sub>2</sub>Nb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>9</sub> compound is not only doped by samarium but also by barium, samarium is the only dopant that affects dielectric and electrical properties. Doping with samarium enhances the dielectric constant at room temperature by reducing the Curie temperature, and it turns ferroelectric normal into relaxor behavior. The results of AC conductivity and electrical modulus laid out that one extreme defect was that a significant amount of cation exchange occurs in Sr<sub>0.95</sub>Ba<sub>0.05</sub>Bi<sub>2−x</sub>Sm<sub>x</sub>Nb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>9</sub> samples and a large amount of oxygen vacancies were released. Overlapping large polaron tunneling model (OLPT) mechanisms was the adequate model for these compounds.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":625,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Electroceramics","volume":"52 4","pages":"326 - 337"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142925511","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anil Prasad, Linu Malakkal, Lukas Bichler, Jerzy Szpunar
{"title":"Spark plasma sintering of cerium (IV) oxide under a carbon dioxide atmosphere","authors":"Anil Prasad, Linu Malakkal, Lukas Bichler, Jerzy Szpunar","doi":"10.1007/s10832-024-00363-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10832-024-00363-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Cerium dioxide (CeO<sub>2</sub>) finds extensive utility in electro ceramics applications, including solid oxide fuel cells, oxygen sensors, and catalysts. However, Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) of CeO<sub>2</sub> presents challenges due to the increased mobility of O<sup>2−</sup> ions in the presence of an electric field, as well as its reactivity with graphite tooling. Traditionally, CeO<sub>2</sub> is sintered in an oxidative environment to prevent it from reducing to CeO<sub>2−δ</sub> or Ce<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>. Nevertheless, oxidative atmospheres are detrimental to the graphite and steel tooling used in SPS processing. In this study, we investigated CeO<sub>2</sub> SPS in a CO<sub>2</sub> atmosphere and observed slight increase in the relative density (RD) of the as-sintered samples in comparison to those sintered in an Ar atmosphere. The improved densification is attributed to reduced formation of oxygen vacancies in the CO<sub>2</sub> atmosphere. Furthermore, the reaction between CeO<sub>2</sub> and graphite generates CO<sub>x</sub> gases, and that reaction can be reversed in a CO<sub>2</sub> atmosphere. In summary, CeO<sub>2</sub> SPS in a CO<sub>2</sub> environment demonstrates superior densification, effectively mitigating the challenges associated with ionic mobility and graphite reactivity.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":625,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Electroceramics","volume":"52 4","pages":"273 - 282"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142925497","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D. Ravikumar, S. C. Jeyakumar, V. Sherlin Vinita, S. Usharani, S. Sahaya Jude Dhas, D. Senthil Kumar, Abdulrahman I. Almansour, C. S. Biju
{"title":"An overview of the optical and magnetic properties of Ba0.6Cd0.4TiO3 micro rods prepared by the facile sol-gel approach for spintronic applications","authors":"D. Ravikumar, S. C. Jeyakumar, V. Sherlin Vinita, S. Usharani, S. Sahaya Jude Dhas, D. Senthil Kumar, Abdulrahman I. Almansour, C. S. Biju","doi":"10.1007/s10832-024-00366-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10832-024-00366-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Over the years, there has been a relentless approach to manufacturing magnetic materials with a required magnetism whereby they could be tuned for a specific purpose such that there can be a lot of scope for pumping in new materials of technological importance. Because of its innovative uses in spintronic devices, titanate-based magnetic materials have received a lot of scientific as well as pioneering research recognition. Ba<sub>0.6</sub>Cd<sub>0.4</sub>TiO<sub>3</sub> micro rods have been prepared in the current experimental study using the simple sol-gel technique. Ba<sub>0.6</sub>Cd<sub>0.4</sub>TiO<sub>3</sub> has a rod-like morphology with a diameter of around 404–744 nm and a lattice strain (ϵ) of 5.4 × 10<sup>− 4</sup> and dislocation density (δ) of 1.34 × 10<sup>14</sup> m<sup>− 2</sup>, as seen by the W-H plot constructed from the XRD data. XPS analysis clearly indicates that the relatively small ferromagnetism perceived in Ba<sub>0.6</sub>Cd<sub>0.4</sub>TiO<sub>3</sub> is caused by Ba defects or Ti<sup>3+</sup> ions. Using the absorbance spectrum, the value of 3.18 eV is computed as the optical band gap. A low saturation magnetization, M<sub>s</sub> = 3.58 × 10<sup>− 3</sup> emu/g, a remanence, M<sub>r</sub> = 2.72 × 10<sup>− 4</sup> emu/g, and a coercivity, H<sub>c</sub> = 122.45 Oe are additional characteristics observed for the micro rods in room-temperature ferromagnetism (RTFM). The RTFM observed in this study suggests that the synthesized microrods would be suitable for utilization in the developing field of spintronic devices.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":625,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Electroceramics","volume":"52 4","pages":"314 - 325"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142925781","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ionic-conductive poly (vinylidene fluoride) polymer as a versatile binder to stabilize high-voltage LiCoO2 cathode materials","authors":"Yikui Wang, Jianming Tao, Jiangjie Wang, Shaoyang Chen, Yanmin Yang, Yingbin Lin","doi":"10.1007/s10832-024-00364-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10832-024-00364-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Serious structural irreversibility and interfacial side reactions pose major challenges for the stable operation of LiCoO<sub>2</sub> cathodes at high voltages. Herein, we report a polymer-based solid electrolyte (SLP) composed succinonitrile, LiTFSI and PVDF as a binder to address these issues. The SLP binder exhibits superior performance compared to traditional PVDF and PVDF binders with LiTFSI, with higher ionic conductivity (8.46 × 10<sup>− 5</sup> S cm<sup>− 1</sup> at 30 ℃), lower activation energy of 0.38 eV and excellent adhesion. Even with just 3% SLP binder, LiCoO<sub>2</sub> cathode operating at a cutoff voltage of 4.6 V and loaded with ~ 6.0 mg cm<sup>− 2</sup> active material demonstrates improved rate capability at higher compaction densities, delivering a discharge specific capacity of 146.5 mAh g<sup>− 1</sup> after 100 cycles at 0.5 C-rate. The SLP binder not only enhances Li<sup>+</sup> conduction but also facilitates the formation of a stable cathode-electrolyte interphase, thus reducing the Li<sup>+</sup> diffusion barrier and interface polarization, and enhancing battery’s performance at low temperature. Furthermore, the SPL binder’s high compatibility and elasticity with the electrolyte mitigate irreversible structural changes and volume expansion in LiCoO<sub>2</sub> during cycling, leading to better preservation of the layered structure and lower internal stress for stable cycling under high temperatures. This strategy provides a novel interface protection idea for electroceramic cathode materials and may facilitate commercial development.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":625,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Electroceramics","volume":"52 4","pages":"303 - 313"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142925754","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Chemical characterization of perovskite BaTiO3 doped with different concentrations of Europium via coincidence doppler broadening spectroscopy","authors":"Mahdi Ghasemifard, Misagh Ghamari","doi":"10.1007/s10832-024-00365-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10832-024-00365-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this study, the relationship between core electron energy band changes and chemical changes occurring at the site of positron annihilation in BaTiO<sub>3</sub>(BTO) doped by different amounts of metallic element Eu was investigated by Coincidence Doppler broadening spectroscopy. The reduction of the background spectrum caused by a simultaneous detection system in Doppler broadening spectroscopy makes it possible to investigate the contribution of high-momentum core electrons in the process of positron annihilation in the BTO: Eu structure. The results obtained from the spectrum in the range of momenta up to 15 × 10<sup>− 3</sup> m<sub>0</sub>c show that with increasing Eu, the contribution of valence electrons in the process of positron annihilation increases, but at higher momenta of the sample containing 0.05 europium compared to the samples containing 0.01 and 0.03% impurity, a higher contribution in the ratio curve in the annihilation process was observed.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":625,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Electroceramics","volume":"52 4","pages":"297 - 302"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142925696","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The effects of MnO2 on the microstructure and electrical properties based on ZnO-Bi2O3-Sb2O3-Cr2O3-Co2O3 varistors","authors":"Xiaolong Huang, Jiaqi Li, Guangxu Pan, Dachuan Zhu","doi":"10.1007/s10832-024-00360-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10832-024-00360-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this work, nano ZnO powders, Bi<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, Sb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, Cr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, Co<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> and a various content of MnO<sub>2</sub> were blended thoroughly and pre-calcined at 800℃ and then pressed in to pellets which were sintered at 950℃ to form varistor ceramics. Subsequently, the effects of MnO<sub>2</sub> on the microstructure and electrical properties of the ZnO-based varistor were investigated. It was found that the amount of spinel phase (Zn<sub>7</sub>Sb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>12</sub>) and Bi<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> phase increased with the MnO<sub>2</sub> increasing, while the content of pyrochlore (Zn<sub>2</sub>Bi<sub>3</sub>Sb<sub>3</sub>O<sub>14</sub>) phase decreased. As a result, the growth of ZnO grain was reduced with the average grain size from 9.5 μm down to 5.3 μm, leading to the increase of breakdown field of ZnO-based varistor. Particularly, the ZnO-based varistor with 1.2 mol% MnO<sub>2</sub> exhibited the best comprehensive electrical performance with the breakdown field E<sub>b</sub> of 901.4 V/mm, the nonlinear coefficient α of 66.7 and the leakage current density J<sub>L</sub> of 1.1 µA/cm<sup>2</sup>.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":625,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Electroceramics","volume":"52 3","pages":"261 - 270"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142180059","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Synthesis, microstructure and characterization of Ultra-low permittivity and dielectric loss ZnO-B2O3-SiO2 glass/SiO2 composites for LTCC application","authors":"Yu Xin, Caixia Zhang, Yu Sun, Haojie Dai, Yangfu Liu, Zhongqing Tian, Jianxi Tong, Fancheng Meng","doi":"10.1007/s10832-024-00357-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10832-024-00357-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>ZnO-B<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>-SiO<sub>2</sub>/SiO<sub>2</sub> glass-ceramic composites are prepared by solid phase reaction method. The DSC curve of ZnO-B<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>-SiO<sub>2</sub> glass is analyzed and the effects of ZnO-B<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>-SiO<sub>2</sub> glass on the density, microwave dielectric properties, phase composition and microstructure of ceramic fillings are investigated. The results show that the sintering temperature of the composites can be reduced to 910 °C by adding ZBS glass. When the addition of ZBS is 65% (wt%), the dielectric properties of the sample are best when the composite is sintered in 910 °C for 1 h (εr = 4.6, tanδ = 4.85 × 10<sup>− 4</sup> at 9.2 GHz, τ<sub>f</sub> = -13.78 ppm/°C). The prepared ZnO-B<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>-SiO<sub>2</sub>/SiO<sub>2</sub> composite is promising candidates for LTCC applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":625,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Electroceramics","volume":"52 3","pages":"255 - 260"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141783815","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}