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、*
Author Affiliations
  • 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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    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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    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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