A Lead‐Free and High‐Energy Density Ceramic for Energy Storage Applications

Tatiana Correia, Mark McMillen, Maciej Rokosz, Paul M. Weaver, J. M. Gregg, Giuseppe Viola, Markys G. Cain

Journal of the American Ceramic Society · 2013 · 199 citations · 13 references

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In this work, we demonstrate a very high‐energy density and high‐temperature stability capacitor based on SrTiO 3 ‐substituted BiFeO 3 thin films. An energy density of 18.6 J/cm 3 at 972 kV/cm is reported. The temperature coefficient of capacitance ( TCC ) was below 11% from room temperature up to 200°C. These results are of practical importance, because it puts forward a promising novel and environmentally friendly, lead‐free material, for high‐temperature applications in power electronics up to 200°C. Applications include capacitors for low carbon vehicles, renewable energy technologies, integrated circuits, and for the high‐temperature aerospace sector.

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