Issue 42, 2023

Giant dielectric response, nonlinear characteristics, and humidity sensing properties of a novel perovskite: Na1/3Sr1/3Tb1/3Cu3Ti4O12

Abstract

In this study, we unveil a novel perovskite compound, Na1/3Sr1/3Tb1/3Cu3Ti4O12, synthesized through a solid-state reaction method, exhibiting remarkable giant dielectric response, nonlinear characteristics, and humidity sensing capabilities. This research highlights the emergence of a Cu-rich phase, the properties of which undergo significant alterations depending on the sintering conditions. The optimization of sintering parameters, encompassing a temperature range of 1040–1450 °C for 1–8 h, resulted in substantial dielectric permittivity (ε′) values (∼2800–6000). The temperature dependence of ε′ demonstrated relationship to the particular sintering conditions utilized. The acquired loss tangent values were situated within encouraging values, ranging from 0.06 to 0.16 at 1 kHz. Furthermore, the material revealed distinct nonlinear electrical characteristics at 25 °C, with the nonlinear coefficient values of 5–127, depending on ceramic microstructures. Additionally, we delved deeply into the humidity-sensing properties of the Na1/3Sr1/3Tb1/3Cu3Ti4O12 material, showing a considerable variation in ε′ in response to fluctuations in relative humidity, thereby indicating its prospective application in humidity sensing technologies. The hysteresis error and response/recovery times were calculated, highlighting the versatility of this compound and its promising potential across multiple applications. The Na1/3Sr1/3Tb1/3Cu3Ti4O12 not only shows remarkable giant dielectric responses but also portrays significant promise for nonlinear and humidity sensing applications, marking it as a significant participant in the advancement of perovskite-based functional materials.

Graphical abstract: Giant dielectric response, nonlinear characteristics, and humidity sensing properties of a novel perovskite: Na1/3Sr1/3Tb1/3Cu3Ti4O12

Supplementary files

Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
10 Sep 2023
Accepted
04 Oct 2023
First published
10 Oct 2023
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY-NC license

RSC Adv., 2023,13, 29706-29720

Giant dielectric response, nonlinear characteristics, and humidity sensing properties of a novel perovskite: Na1/3Sr1/3Tb1/3Cu3Ti4O12

S. Srilarueang, B. Putasaeng, K. Sreejivungsa, N. Thanamoon and P. Thongbai, RSC Adv., 2023, 13, 29706 DOI: 10.1039/D3RA06162K

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