The effects of porosity, electrode and barrier materials on the conductivity of piezoelectric ceramics in high humidity
and dc electric field
The effects of porosity, electrode and barrier materials on the conductivity of piezoelectric ceramics in high humidity
and dc electric field
Prolonged operation of piezoelectric ceramic devices under high dc electric fields promotes leakage currents between the electrodes. This paper investigates the effects of ceramic porosity, edge conduction and electrode materials and geometry in the development of low resistance conduction paths through the ceramic. Localized changes in the ceramic structure and corresponding microscopic breakdown sites are shown to be associated with leakage
currents and breakdown processes resulting from prolonged operation in harsh environments. The role of barrier coatings in mitigating the effects of humidity is studied, and results are presented on improved performance using composite diamond-like carbon/polymer coatings.
In contrast to the changes in the electrical properties of the ceramic, the measurements of the piezoelectric properties showed no significant effect of humidity.
electronics and devices, condensed matter electrical magnetic and optical, surfaces interfaces and thin films, chemical physics and physical chemistry
Cain, M.G
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Stewart, M.
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Lipscomb, I.P.
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20 March 2012
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Stewart, M.
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Cain, M.G, Weaver, P.M., Stewart, M., Anson, A., Franks, J., Lipscomb, I.P., McBride, J.W., Zheng, D. and Swingler, J.
(2012)
The effects of porosity, electrode and barrier materials on the conductivity of piezoelectric ceramics in high humidity
and dc electric field.
Smart Materials and Structures, 21 (4).
(doi:10.1088/0964-1726/21/4/045012).
Abstract
Prolonged operation of piezoelectric ceramic devices under high dc electric fields promotes leakage currents between the electrodes. This paper investigates the effects of ceramic porosity, edge conduction and electrode materials and geometry in the development of low resistance conduction paths through the ceramic. Localized changes in the ceramic structure and corresponding microscopic breakdown sites are shown to be associated with leakage
currents and breakdown processes resulting from prolonged operation in harsh environments. The role of barrier coatings in mitigating the effects of humidity is studied, and results are presented on improved performance using composite diamond-like carbon/polymer coatings.
In contrast to the changes in the electrical properties of the ceramic, the measurements of the piezoelectric properties showed no significant effect of humidity.
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Published date: 20 March 2012
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electronics and devices, condensed matter electrical magnetic and optical, surfaces interfaces and thin films, chemical physics and physical chemistry
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