Dielectric capacitors with high energy storage density (W rec) and efficiency (η) are in great
demand for high/pulsed power electronic systems, but the state-of-the-art lead-free dielectric …

Relaxors are complex oxide ferroelectrics that are of interest because of their attractive
dielectric and electromechanical properties. A broad frequency-dependent dielectric …

(K x Na 1− x) NbO 3 (KNN) and its solid solutions are considered as potential alternatives to
traditional Pb-based piezoelectric materials. Recent investigations indicated that the local …

The peculiar characteristics of relaxors, viz., a frequency-dependent dielectric permittivity
peak and good functional properties (dielectric, electromechanical, electrocaloric, etc.), are …

Structural inhomogeneity at morphotropic phase boundary (MPB) offers a novel paradigm to
explore and modulate the physical properties of dielectric materials to design next …

The designing of lead-free ferroelectric ceramics for application in environment-friendly
efficient electrocaloric cooling and energy storage devices is still challenging and need to be …

Piezoelectric materials and its flexible composite have garnered interest owing to their
straightforward synthesis, mechanical flexibility, and ease of customization, hence can be for …

Electrothermal energy conversion provides attractive solutions for global energy
management, such as energy harvesting from waste heat using pyroelectric energy …

A large adiabatic temperature change along with a wide operating temperature region is
usually required for the electrocaloric materials to fulfill their refrigeration function. In …

The paper reports on effect of grain-growth inhibitors MgO, Y2O3 and MnCO3 as well as Ca
modification on the microstructure, dielectric, ferroelectric and electrocaloric (EC) properties …