Journal of Functional Materials and Devices, Volume. 31, Issue 4, 310(2025)

Influence of Nb2O5 crystal form on the structure and properties of potassium sodium niobate-based piezoelectric ceramics

WANG Lin1, ZENG Jiangtao1, XU Xingfeng1,2, and ZHANG Yongli1、*
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  • 1Shanghai Key Laboratory of Engineering Materials Application and Evaluation, Shanghai Research Institute of Materials Co., Ltd., Shanghai 200437, China
  • 2School of Energy and Materials, Shanghai Polytechnic University, Shanghai 201209, China
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    Utilizing solid-phase sintering technology, lead-free piezoelectric ceramics (K0.44Na0.52Li0.04) (Nb0.9Ta0.06Sb0.04)O3 with high density and superior electrical properties were successfully fabricated at temperatures ranging from 1 055 to 1 070 ℃. The impact of various crystal structures of niobium pentoxide on the sintering behavior, phase composition, microstructure, and electrical characteristics of potassium sodium niobate-based piezoelectric ceramics was investigated. Experimental results demonstrate that Nb2O5 with coexistence of orthorhombic and monoclinic crystal forms exhibits superior sintering characteristics and excellent electrical properties. The piezoelectric constant is d33= 211 pC·N−1, electromechanical coupling coefficient is kp= 44%, and dielectric loss is tanδ= 0.032 4. This suggests that incorporating a minor amount of monoclinic Nb2O5 can optimize the diffusion kinetics and phase boundary control of Nb5+, thereby significantly improving the overall performance of the ceramics. This research provides a critical foundation for the selection of raw materials and structural design of high-performance lead-free piezoelectric ceramics.

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    WANG Lin, ZENG Jiangtao, XU Xingfeng, ZHANG Yongli. Influence of Nb2O5 crystal form on the structure and properties of potassium sodium niobate-based piezoelectric ceramics[J]. Journal of Functional Materials and Devices, 2025, 31(4): 310

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    Paper Information

    Received: Apr. 9, 2025

    Accepted: Aug. 22, 2025

    Published Online: Aug. 22, 2025

    The Author Email: ZHANG Yongli (zylzx56@163.com)

    DOI:10.20027/j.gncq.2025.0031

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