Lead-Free Piezoelectric Materials

Lead-free piezoelectrics have gained importance due to concerns about lead toxicity. This book provides an in-depth overview of principles, material systems, and applications of lead-free piezoelectrics, including piezoelectric actuators and transducers. It covers fundamentals, different classes of materials, processing, and applications and is of interest to material scientists, electrical and chemical engineers, solid state chemists, and physicists.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 20 January 2021
Publisher: Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH

Lead zirconate titanate ceramics have been the market leaders in the field of piezoelectrics due to their exceptional properties and adaptability in terms of compositional modifications. The Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive has sparked a growing concern about the toxicity of lead, leading to numerous research efforts focused on developing lead-free piezoelectrics since the early 2000s. Significant progress has been made in the development of high-performance lead-free piezoelectric ceramics, which are now widely used in power electronics applications.

Lead-Free Piezoelectric Materials offers a comprehensive exploration of the principles, material systems, and applications of lead-free piezoelectric materials. It begins by providing a foundational understanding of piezoelectricity and lead-free piezoelectrics. Subsequently, it delves into four representative lead-free piezoelectric material systems, covering their background, crystal structures, and properties. Finally, the book presents various applications of lead-free piezoelectrics, including piezoelectric actuators and transducers. It also addresses the challenges associated with promoting the use of lead-free piezoelectrics in various industries.

This book is highly attractive to material scientists, electrical and chemical engineers, and solid-state physicists, as it provides a thorough overview of the fundamentals, different classes of materials, processing techniques, and applications of lead-free piezoelectrics. Moreover, it discusses the latest advancements in the field, making it a unique resource for those seeking to stay updated with the latest developments in this rapidly evolving area.

Weight: 614g
Dimension: 178 x 250 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783527345120