Role of Pb excess in the crystallization of lead zirconate titanate films derived via sol-gel processing

2003 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 1405-1411 ◽  
Author(s):  
Randolph N. Jacobs ◽  
L. Salamanca-Riba
Keyword(s):  
Lead Zirconate Titanate ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Chemical Vapor ◽  
Lead Zirconate ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Annealing Step ◽  
Gel Processing

Sol-gel spin coating of lead-titanate films differs from most processing routes, such as metalorganic chemical vapor deposition and pulsed laser deposition, in that crystallization cannot occur without a postdeposition annealing step. This work focuses on the annealing of sol-gel-derived PbZrTiO3 films on LaAlO3 substrates in attempts to identify the precise conditions necessary to grow films of quality similar to that obtained through other techniques. In particular, the effects of Pb excess (in precursor solutions), annealing times, and temperature were investigated through transmission electron microscopy and four-circle x-ray diffraction. The significance of this work is in the direct observation of the correlation between Pb excess and film crystallization. It is shown that the effects of Pb excess on the completeness of film crystallization become more dramatic at lower annealing temperatures, even while epitaxial quality is maintained.

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.

Sol-gel processing of nanocrystalline haematite thin films

1997 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 1441-1444 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Armelao ◽  
A. Armigliato ◽  
R. Bozio ◽  
P. Colombo
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Thin Films ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
Raman Spectroscopy ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Single Particles ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Gel Processing

The microstructure of Fe2O3 sol-gel thin films, obtained from Fe(OCH2CH3)3, was investigated by x-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and Raman spectroscopy. Samples were nanocrystalline from 400 °C to 1000 °C, and the crystallized phase was haematite. In the coatings, the α–Fe2O3 clusters were dispersed as single particles in a network of amorphous ferric oxide.

Effects of Calcination Parameters on the Microstructure and Morphology of PZT Nanoparticles Prepared by Modified Sol–Gel Method

2012 ◽  
Vol 576 ◽  
pp. 326-329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amid Shakeri ◽  
Hossein Abdizadeh ◽  
Mohammad Reza Golobostanfard
Keyword(s):  
Lead Zirconate Titanate ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Lead Zirconate ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Gel Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Sol Gel Method ◽  
Treatment Conditions ◽  
Perovskite Type ◽  
Perovskite Type Structure

Lead zirconate titanate nanopowder Pb(Zr0.53Ti0.47)O3 (PZT) was prepared by modified sol-gel method with 1-propanol as solvent and acetylacetone as stabilizer. The microstructure and particle size measurements at different heat treatment conditions were characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy and x-ray diffraction analysis. It was found that the PZT nanoparticles calcinated at 600 °C showed mean diameter of 75-125 nm with high crystallinity of perovskite-type structure.

Structural, Morphological and Thermal Decomposition Studies of Calcium and Hafnium Modified BaTiO3 Electro Ceramics

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jude Fernandez ◽  
B Bindhu ◽  
M. Prabu ◽  
KY Sandhya
Keyword(s):  
Lead Zirconate Titanate ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Lead Zirconate ◽  
Ferroelectric Material ◽  
Tetragonal Symmetry ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Gel Combustion ◽  
Combustion Technique ◽  
P4mm Space Group

Abstract Calcium and hafnium co-doped barium titanate could be used as a replacement for lead zirconate titanate, which is a lead-based ferroelectric material. Solid state reaction accompanied by the usual sintering technique is the classical ceramic-processing method, which demands a lot of time and effort. The present work aims to make the process a lot easier and quicker by employing a modified sol-gel combustion technique to synthesize polycrystalline Ba0.85Ca0.15Ti(1-x)HfxO3 (x=0.00, 0.05, 0.10, 0.15) electro ceramics . The molar ration is fixed at 1:1 for metal and citric acid at pH ~ 1. It was found that Ba0.85Ca0.15Ti(1-x)HfxO3 (where x=0.00, 0.05, 0.10, 0.15) crystallizes completely at around 1000 °C which is much lower than traditional methods. The structure supposedly displays a tetragonal symmetry with the P4mm space group as confirmed through x-ray diffraction (XRD) and Raman spectroscopy.

scholarly journals Ferroelectric and Dielectric Properties of ZnFe2O4-Pb(ZrTi)O3Multiferroic Nanocomposites

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shrabanee Sen ◽  
Sk. Md. Mursalin ◽  
M. Maharajan
Keyword(s):  
Lead Zirconate Titanate ◽  
Ferroelectric Properties ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Hysteresis Loops ◽  
Lead Zirconate ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Nanosized Powders ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Magnetoelectric Composites ◽  
Gel Technique

Magnetoelectric composites of zinc ferrite and soft lead zirconate titanate (PZT) having formula 0.5 ZnFe2O4-0.5 PZT were synthesized by sol-gel technique. X-ray diffraction analysis was carried out to confirm the coexistence of individual phase. TEM micrographs were taken to confirm the formation of nanosized powders and SEM micrographs were taken to study the morphology of the sintered pellets. Dielectric and P-E hysteresis loops were recorded, respectively, to confirm the ferroelectric properties of the composites.

X-ray diffraction and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy study on A-site ordering of lanthanum-modified lead zirconate titanate relaxor

1995 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 1582-1584 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fei Fang ◽  
Xiaowen Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
Lead Zirconate Titanate ◽  
Microscopy Study ◽  
Lead Zirconate ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Zirconate Titanate ◽  
Transmission Electron

The ordering behavior of La-modified lead zirconate titanate relaxor (PLZT 9/65/35) was investigated by use of an x-ray diffractometer (XRD) and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM). It was shown that a {h + 1/2, k + 1/2, 0}-type superlattice exists both in the x-ray diffraction pattern and selected area electron diffraction (SAED) image. High-resolution electron micrographs further demonstrated the existence of the superlattice and exposed the ordered and disordered regions in the lattice level. A model referring to an A-site body-centered pseudo-cubic superstructure was proposed.

Partially Aligned Piezoelectric Nanofibers by Sol-Gel Electrospining Process

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Shi ◽  
Shiyou Xu ◽  
Sang-Gook Kim
Keyword(s):  
Lead Zirconate Titanate ◽  
Perovskite Phase ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Average Diameter ◽  
Lead Zirconate ◽  
Electrospinning Process ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Micro Fabrication ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Pure Perovskite Phase

This paper reports the fabrication of partially aligned Lead Zirconate Titanate (PZT) nanofibers with an average diameter of 150 nm by Sol-Gel Electrospinning process. Both randomly distributed and uniaxially aligned PZT fibers were obtained from the sol-gel PZT solution with viscosity modified by polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP). The diameters of the nano fibers can be further reduced or controlled for different applications. SEM, TEM and x-ray diffraction (XRD) are used to characterize the nano-fibers and their crystal structures. XRD confirmed that pure perovskite phase was formed after the as-spun fibers being annealed at about 650°C. Different approaches have been explored to fabricate the uniaxially-aligned PZT nano-fibers. Microelectromechanical (MEMS) based micro-fabrication technologies are used to assist the development of the nano-fibers in designing the test samples, depositing and patterning the electrodes, and also testing the performance of the nano fibers.

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