Characterization of Piezoelectric Response of PZT Nanofibers

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shiyou Xu ◽  
Vinod Challa ◽  
Yong Shi
Keyword(s):  
Lead Zirconate Titanate ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Lead Zirconate ◽  
Electrospinning Process ◽  
Bending Test ◽  
Piezoelectric Response ◽  
Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer ◽  
Three Point Bending ◽  
Average Grain Size

This paper reports the characterization of piezoelectric response of the Lead Zirconate Titanate (PbZr52Ti48O3) PZT nanofibers by three-point bending test using dynamic mechanical analyzer (DMA). PZT nanofibers were fabricated by sol-gel electrospinning process. The diameters of the fiber obtained were from 50 to 150 nm. The fiber consists of nanocrystal grains with average grain size of 10 nm. Titanium strip was used as substrate to collect the nanofibers for the three-point bending test to demonstrate the piezoresponse. The output voltage from the nanofibers under 0.5% strain was 0.17±0.005V, which was recorded by Labview. These results have shown that PZT nanofibers have great potential for nano sensor and actuator applications.

Mechanical and Piezoelectric Properties of PZT Nanofibers

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shiyou Xu ◽  
Yong Shi
Keyword(s):  
Lead Zirconate Titanate ◽  
Piezoelectric Properties ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Lead Zirconate ◽  
Electrospinning Process ◽  
Bending Test ◽  
Piezoelectric Response ◽  
Three Point Bending ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Average Grain Size

This paper reports the measurement of the mechanical and piezoelectric properties of Lead Zirconate Titanate (PbZr52Ti48O3, PZT) nanofibers. Partially aligned PZT nanofibers were fabricated by sol-gel electrospinning process. The diameters of the fiber were tuned from 50 to 150 nm by changing the concentration of the sol-gel in the precursor. The fiber consists of nanocrystal grains with average grain size of 10 nm. The Young’s modulus of individual fiber was obtained by nanoscale three-point bending using Atomic Force Microscope (AFM), which was 42.99GPa. Titanium strip was used as the substrate to collect the nanofibers for the three-point bending test to measure the piezoelectric response. The output voltages from the nanofibers under different strain were recorded by Labview, and the highest value of the output voltage was 0.17±0.005V. These results have shown that PZT nanofibers have great potential in nano sensor and actuator applications.

Sol-Gel Derived PZT Thick Films with Nano-Sized Microstructure

2002 ◽  
Vol 748 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. L. Zhao ◽  
Z. H. Wang ◽  
W. Zhu ◽  
O. K. Tan ◽  
H. H. Hng
Keyword(s):  
Lead Zirconate Titanate ◽  
Electromechanical Coupling ◽  
Thick Films ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Essential Element ◽  
Processing Parameters ◽  
Lead Zirconate ◽  
Piezoelectric Response ◽  
Coupling Coefficients ◽  
Pzt Films

ABSTRACTLead zirconate titanate (PZT) films are promising for acoustic micro-devices applications because of their extremely high electromechanical coupling coefficients and excellent piezoelectric response. Thicker PZT films are crucial for these acoustic applications. A hybrid sol-gel technology has been developed as a new approach to realize simple and cost-effective fabrication of high quality PZT thick films. In this paper, PZT53/47 thick films with a thickness of 5–50 μm are successfully deposited on Pt-coated silicon wafer by using the hybrid sol-gel technology. The obtained PZT thick films are dense, crack-free, and have a nano-sized microstructure. The processing parameters of this technology have been evaluated. The microstructure of the film has been observed using field-emission scanning electron microscopy and the crystallization process has been monitored by the X-ray diffraction. The thick films thus made are good candidates for fabrication of piezoelectric diaphragm which will be an essential element of microspeaker and microphone arrays.

Fabrication and Characterization of Sol-Gel Derived PZT/WO3 Ceramics

2008 ◽  
Vol 55-57 ◽  
pp. 369-372 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Sreesattabud ◽  
Anucha Watcharapasorn ◽  
Sukanda Jiansirisomboon
Keyword(s):  
Lead Zirconate Titanate ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Rhombohedral Phase ◽  
Lead Zirconate ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Calcination Process ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
Phase Characterization ◽  
Gel Processing

Lead zirconate titanate/tungsten oxide (PZT/WO3) ceramics were prepared from the powders synthesized by a modified triol sol-gel processing method. In this study, the starting materials used for synthesis of PZT-sol were zirconium (IV) propoxide, titanium (IV) isopropxide, lead (II) acetate trihydrate and 1,1,1,- tris (hydroxymethyl) ethane. To prepare PZT/xWO3 powders (where x = 0, 0.5, 1 and 3 wt%), nano-sized WO3 was ultrasonically dispersed and mixed with the PZT sol, dried and calcined at 600°C for 4 h. X-ray diffraction results indicated that fully crystallized powders were obtained. Phase characterization suggested that at high WO3 concentration, the reaction between PZT and WO3 occurred during the calcination process. To prepare PZT/xWO3 ceramics, the powders were pressed and sintered at 1100°C for 6 h. Phase characterization by XRD indicated that the content of WO3 significantly affected tetragonal-to-rhombohedral phase transition. Microstructure of thermally etched samples showed that increasing the content of WO3 decreased grain size of the ceramics.

Characterization of seeded sol–Gel lead zirconate titanate thin films

1999 ◽  
Vol 19 (6-7) ◽  
pp. 1403-1407 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aiying Wu ◽  
Paula M. Vilarinho ◽  
Isabel M.Miranda Salvado ◽  
João L. Baptista ◽  
C.M. de Jesus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Lead Zirconate Titanate ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Lead Zirconate ◽  
Zirconate Titanate

Synthesis and Optical Characterization of Lead Zirconate Titanate (52/48) Powders by Sol–Gel Method

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 496-499 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Prabu ◽  
I. B. Shameem Banu ◽  
S. Gobalakrishnan ◽  
Murthy Chavali ◽  
S. Umapathy
Keyword(s):  
Lead Zirconate Titanate ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Optical Characterization ◽  
Lead Zirconate ◽  
Gel Method ◽  
Sol Gel Method ◽  
Zirconate Titanate

Characterization of lead zirconate titanate (53/47) films fabricated by a simplified sol–gel acetic-acid route

2013 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 1981-1988 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Mayén-Mondragón ◽  
J. M. Yánez-Limón ◽  
K. M. Moya-Canul ◽  
A. Herrera-Gomez ◽  
M. Vazquez-Lepe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Lead Zirconate Titanate ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Lead Zirconate ◽  
Zirconate Titanate

Characterization of thick lead zirconate titanate films fabricated using a new sol gel based process

1997 ◽  
Vol 81 (2) ◽  
pp. 876-881 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. A. Barrow ◽  
T. E. Petroff ◽  
R. P. Tandon ◽  
M. Sayer
Keyword(s):  
Lead Zirconate Titanate ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Lead Zirconate ◽  
Zirconate Titanate ◽  
Thick Lead

Preparation and Characterization of Ordered Pb(Zr0.53Ti0.47)O3 Nanotube Arrays by Sol-Gel Template Method

2009 ◽  
Vol 79-82 ◽  
pp. 361-364
Author(s):  
Shi Shang Guo ◽  
Lin Ai ◽  
Dan Li ◽  
Li Zheng ◽  
Zheng Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Lead Zirconate Titanate ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Lead Zirconate ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Filling Rate ◽  
Pore Filling ◽  
Anodic Aluminum ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Perovskite Crystal

Ferroelectric lead zirconate titanate Pb(Zr0.53Ti0.47)O3 (PZT) nanotubes were prepared using porous anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) template by means of a simple sol-gel method. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) showed that closely packed PZT nanotubes were synthesized with a high pore-filling rate and aspect ratio after annealing at 700 °C. The X-ray diffraction investigations revealed that the annealed PZT nanotubes exhibit a polycrystalline microstructure and were composed of perovskite crystal structure. The results of polarization hysteresis and piezoresponse force microscope (PFM) measurements showed typical piezoelectricity in PZT nanotubes as well as stable electrical properties revealed by leakage current measurement, indicating potential applications using ferroelectric one-dimension nanostructures.

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