High energy storage density with ultra-high efficiency and fast charging–discharging capability of sodium bismuth niobate lead-free ceramics

Abstract

Ceramics-based capacitors with excellent energy storage characteristics, fast charging/discharge rate, and high efficiency have received significant attention. In this work, [Formula: see text][Formula: see text]NbO3(NBN) ceramics were processed through solid-state sintering route. The investigated ceramics were crystallized in a single perovskite phase. Dense microstructure, with small average grain size ([Formula: see text]0.92 [Formula: see text]m) is obtained for the investigated ceramics. A high dielectric constant [Formula: see text]1000 accompanied by a low dielectric loss was achieved for these ceramics at ambient temperature. A recoverable energy density [Formula: see text]0.92 J/cm3and ultra-high efficiency of 96.33% at 138 kV/cm were obtained at room temperature. Furthermore, a lower discharging time of 0.14 [Formula: see text]s was also achieved. This material is a suitable candidate for power pulsed applications.