Degradation of Lead Zirconate Titanate Piezoelectric Ceramics Induced by Water and AC Voltages

2007 ◽  
Vol 336-338 ◽  
pp. 367-370 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wang Xiang ◽  
Wan Ping Chen ◽  
Wen Chao You ◽  
Helen Lai Wah Chan ◽  
Long Tu Li
Keyword(s):  
Lead Zirconate Titanate ◽  
Atomic Hydrogen ◽  
Piezoelectric Ceramic ◽  
Counter Electrode ◽  
Piezoelectric Properties ◽  
Piezoelectric Ceramics ◽  
Lead Zirconate ◽  
Zirconate Titanate ◽  
Comparison Experiment ◽  
Naoh Solution

A comparison experiment was conducted in which some lead zirconate titanate (PZT) piezoelectric ceramic rings were simply immersed in a 0.01 M NaOH solution while other PZT rings were immersed in the solution with a 50 Hz AC voltage applied between the electrodes of the rings and a counter electrode in the solution. Though the simple immersion showed no noticeable influence on the PZT rings, those PZT rings treated with the application of the AC voltage were obviously degraded in their piezoelectric properties. It was proposed that the degradation resulted from the collaborated reactions of atomic hydrogen and oxygen generated in the AC voltage-induced electrolysis of water. Water may be an important origin for degradation of piezoelectric ceramic devices operating under AC voltages.

scholarly journals Power-Generation Optimization Based on Piezoelectric Ceramic Deformation for Energy Harvesting Application with Renewable Energy

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 2171
Author(s):  
Hyeonsu Han ◽  
Junghyuk Ko
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Piezoelectric Material ◽  
Lead Zirconate Titanate ◽  
Piezoelectric Ceramic ◽  
Piezoelectric Element ◽  
Piezoelectric Ceramics ◽  
Lead Zirconate ◽  
Piezoelectric Energy

Along with the increase in renewable energy, research on energy harvesting combined with piezoelectric energy is being conducted. However, it is difficult to predict the power generation of combined harvesting because there is no data on the power generation by a single piezoelectric material. Before predicting the corresponding power generation and efficiency, it is necessary to quantify the power generation by a single piezoelectric material alone. In this study, the generated power is measured based on three parameters (size of the piezoelectric ceramic, depth of compression, and speed of compression) that contribute to the deformation of a single PZT (Lead zirconate titanate)-based piezoelectric element. The generated power was analyzed by comparing with the corresponding parameters. The analysis results are as follows: (i) considering the difference between the size of the piezoelectric ceramic and the generated power, 20 mm was the most efficient piezoelectric ceramic size, (ii) considering the case of piezoelectric ceramics sized 14 mm, the generated power continued to increase with the increase in the compression depth of the piezoelectric ceramic, and (iii) For piezoelectric ceramics of all diameters, the longer the depth of deformation, the shorter the frequency, and depending on the depth of deformation, there is a specific frequency at which the charging power is maximum. Based on the findings of this study, PZT-based elements can be applied to cases that receive indirect force, including vibration energy and wave energy. In addition, the power generation of a PZT-based element can be predicted, and efficient conditions can be set for maximum power generation.

Paste Extrusion 3D Printing and Characterization of Lead Zirconate Titanate Piezoelectric Ceramics

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel E. Hall ◽  
Jaime E. Regis ◽  
Anabel Renteria ◽  
Luis A. Chavez ◽  
Luis Delfin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Lead Zirconate Titanate ◽  
Piezoelectric Ceramics ◽  
Lead Zirconate ◽  
Zirconate Titanate ◽  
Paste Extrusion

Texture Evolution Induced by Electric Field in Piezoelectric Ceramics

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shan Wan ◽  
Keith J. Bowman
Keyword(s):  
Lead Zirconate Titanate ◽  
Piezoelectric Ceramic ◽  
Domain Switching ◽  
Texture Evolution ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Piezoelectric Ceramics ◽  
Orientation Distribution ◽  
Lead Zirconate ◽  
Domain Orientation ◽  
Poling Direction

Abstract Piezoelectricity is strongly dependent on the preferred domain orientation. A fiber-like texture of a Navy VI Lead Zirconate Titanate (PZT) piezoelectric ceramic can be induced by electric poling. This texture can be further changed and strengthened by cross-poling, that is, applying a strong electrical field perpendicular to the original poling direction. In this paper we show preferred domain orientation changes and anisotropy transitions associated with poling and cross-poling in PZT piezoelectric ceramic. The poling and cross-poling induced textures can be explained by three-dimensional orientation dependent domain switching. Based on this discussion, we demonstrate that it is possible to tailor the preferred domain orientation distribution and improve anisotropic properties of piezoelectric ceramics by directional control of the 90° domain switching using cross-poling.

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