Strain Mechanisms in Lead-Free Ferroelectrics for Actuators

This book addresses and analyzes the mechanisms responsible for functionality of two technologically relevant materials, giving emphasis on the relationship between structural transitions and electromechanical properties. The author investigates the atomic crystal structure and microstructure by means of thermal analysis, as well as diffraction and microscopy techniques. Electric field-, temperature- and frequency-dependent electromechanical properties are also described. Apart from this correlation between structure and properties, characterization was also performed to bridge between basic research and optimization of application-oriented parameters required for technological implementation. The author proposes guidelines to the reader in order to engineer functional properties in other piezoelectric systems, as well as in other similar functional materials with the perovskite structure.

List of contents

Introduction.- Theoretical.- Literature Review: Piezoceramics forActuator Applications.- Experimental Procedure.- Results and Discussions.

Summary

This book addresses and analyzes the mechanisms responsible for functionality of two technologically relevant materials, giving emphasis on the relationship between structural transitions and electromechanical properties. The author investigates the atomic crystal structure and microstructure by means of thermal analysis, as well as diffraction and microscopy techniques. Electric field-, temperature- and frequency-dependent electromechanical properties are also described. Apart from this correlation between structure and properties, characterization was also performed to bridge between basic research and optimization of application-oriented parameters required for technological implementation. The author proposes guidelines to the reader in order to engineer functional properties in other piezoelectric systems, as well as in other similar functional materials with the perovskite structure.

Product details

• Authors: Matias Acosta
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.03.2016
• EAN: 9783319277554
• ISBN: 978-3-31-927755-4
• No. of pages: 181
• Dimensions: 161 mm x 241 mm x 16 mm
• Weight: 415 g
• Illustrations: XVIII, 181 p. 105 illus., 86 illus. in color.
• Series: Springer Theses; Springer Theses
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Mechanical engineering, production engineering; C, Ceramics, Microscopy, Glass, Chemistry and Materials Science, spectroscopy, Spectroscopy and Microscopy, Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials, Testing of materials, Characterization and Analytical Technique, Materials science, Characterization and Evaluation of Materials, Spectrum analysis, spectrochemistry, mass spectrometry, Scientific equipment, experiments & techniques, composite materials, Composites (Materials)