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One-step synthesis of Li2Mg2Mo3O12-(Li1/2Bi1/2)MoO4 composite ceramics with a stable temperature coefficient for ULTCC applications

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Dielectric materials with near-zero τf values are needed to enhance the thermal stability of devices and ensure their stability during temperatures changes. In this study, the introduction of the (Li1/2Bi1/2)MoO4 phase was employed to regulate the τf of the Li2Mg2Mo3O12 system. A temperature-stable Li2Mg2Mo3O12-(Li1/2Bi1/2)MoO4 composite ceramics were successfully synthesized using a one-step direct synthesis approach for the first time. The synthesis involved controlling the Li2CO3 : MgO : Bi2O3 : MoO3 ratios at 1 : (2 − 1.5x) : x/2 : 3 (x = 0.02 – 0.30). The impacts of different x values on phase composition, sintering properties and microwave dielectric properties were investigated. X-ray diffraction and Roman spectroscopy revealed the coexistence of the two phases without other miscellaneous phases. When x = 0.15, the excellent microwave dielectric properties were obtained with samples sintered at 600 °C for 2 h: εr = 11.4, Q×f = 41,592 GHz (f = 11.2 GHz), τf = − 8 ppm/°C.

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    Lifeng Ding, Ben Heng, Xia Feng, Wenjie Bian, Haikui Zhu, Lixi Wang, Yi Hou & Qitu Zhang

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    Lifeng Ding, Ben Heng, Xia Feng, Wenjie Bian, Haikui Zhu, Lixi Wang, Yi Hou & Qitu Zhang

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Lifeng Ding and Qitu Zhang conceived and designed the study. Lifeng Ding, Ben Heng, Xia Feng and Wenjie Bian performed the work. Haikui Zhu and Lixi Wang provided testing and analysis. Lifeng Ding wrote the paper. Lifeng Ding, Haikui Zhu and Yi Hou reviewed and modify the manuscript. All authors read and approved the manuscript.

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Ding, L., Heng, B., Feng, X. et al. One-step synthesis of Li2Mg2Mo3O12-(Li1/2Bi1/2)MoO4 composite ceramics with a stable temperature coefficient for ULTCC applications. J Mater Sci: Mater Electron 35, 908 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-024-12647-9

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