Energy harvesting technologies have been explored by researchers for more than two
decades as an alternative to conventional power sources (eg batteries) for small-sized and …

High-performance piezoceramics are some of the most important and widely used materials,
and as such research into this topic is at the forefront of high-technology advanced …

Piezoelectric coefficients are constrained by the intrinsic crystal structure of the constituent
material. Here we describe design and manufacturing routes to previously inaccessible …

After twenty years of partly quiet and ten years of partly enthusiastic research into lead-free
piezoceramics there are now clear prospects for transfer into applications in some areas …

The piezoelectric energy harvesting is a promising, interesting and complex technology.
Herein, the aim is to review the key groups of parameters that contribute to the performance …

A bismuth ferrite and barium titanate solid solution compound can achieve good
piezoelectric properties with a high Curie temperature when fabricated with low-temperature …

Reducing or even prohibiting the use of toxic lead in electronic devices has become one of
the most cutting-edge topics in various disciplines. The recently proposed phase boundary …

Dielectric composites boost the family of energy storage and conversion materials as they
can take full advantage of both the matrix and filler. This review aims at summarizing the …

Lead-free piezoceramics aiming at replacing the market-dominant lead-based ones have
been extensively searched for more than a decade worldwide. Some noteworthy outcomes …

In the last three decades, smart materials have become popular. The piezoelectric materials
have shown key characteristics for engineering applications, such as in sensors and …