Authors : Ram Kumar; Himanshi Kumari; Sandeep K. Jha; Abhishek Kumar; Kumar P. Chandra; Ajit R. Kulkarni; K. Prasad

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 7 - July

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Abstract : The ceramics exhibiting steady dielectric characteristics across a broad temperature range of operation, particularly exceeding 200°C, present significant potential for the development of high-temperature capacitors. These capacitors are crucial for electronic control systems, especially in hybrid and electric vehicles. One of the extensively researched lead-free perovskite systems (Ba₀.₇Ca₀.₃)TiO₃-Ba(Zr₀.₂Ti₀.₈)O₃ for piezoelectric-based energy harvesting and/or sensing applications.

Keywords : Ceramic; Lead Free; Solid-State Reaction; Dielectric Constant; Phase Transition; Electrical Conduction.

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