Ferroelectrics - material aspects

Ferroelectric materials have been and still are widely used in many applications, that have moved from sonar towards breakthrough technologies such as memories or optical devices. This book is a part of a four volume collection (covering material aspects, physical effects, characterization and modeling, and applications) and focuses on ways to obtain high-quality materials exhibiting large ferroelectric activity. The book covers the aspect of material synthesis and growth, doping and composites, lead-free devices, and thin film synthesis. The aim of this book is to provide an up-to-date review of recent scientific findings and recent advances in the field of ferroelectric materials, allowing a deep understanding of the material aspects of ferroelectricity. Synthesis of PZT Ceramics by Sol-Gel Method and Mixed Oxides with Mechanical Activation Using Different Oxides as a Source of Pb Lead Titanate-Based Nanocomposite: Fabrication, Characterization and Application and Energy Conversion Evaluation