Visible and infrared transparency in lead-free bulk BaTiO(3) and SrTiO(3) nanoceramics

Nanotechnology. 2010 Feb 19;21(7):75706. doi: 10.1088/0957-4484/21/7/075706. Epub 2010 Jan 18.

Abstract

Multifunctional transparent ferroelectric ceramics have widespread applications in electro-optical devices. Unfortunately, almost all currently used electro-optical ceramics contain a high lead concentration. In this work, via coupling of spark plasma sintering with high pressure, we have successfully synthesized bulk lead-free transparent nanostructured BaTiO(3) (abbreviated as BTO) and SrTiO(3) (STO) ceramics with excellent optical transparency in both visible and infrared wavelength ranges. This success highlights potential ingenious avenues to search for lead-free electro-optical ceramics.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.