Journal of Advanced Dielectrics, Volume. 15, Issue 1, 2450010(2025)
Microstructure, dielectric, ferroelectric and piezoelectric properties of
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Neng Qin, Xiao-Ming Chen, Xin-Yu Huang, Jia-Jun Lan, Yu-Ding Xu, Li-Na Liu, Han-Li Lian, Peng Liu. Microstructure, dielectric, ferroelectric and piezoelectric properties of
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Received: Mar. 23, 2024
Accepted: Apr. 28, 2024
Published Online: Feb. 18, 2025
The Author Email: Chen Xiao-Ming (xmchen@snnu.edu.cn), Lian Han-Li (lianhanli@163.com)