Abstract
Lead-free (1–x)(Na0.5Bi0.5)0.7Sr0.3TiO3–xKNb0.6Ta0.4O3 ((1−x)NBST–xKNT, x = 0–0.3) ceramics were synthesized via citrate combustion process. The addition of KNT reduces the grain size, decreases the remanent polarization (Pr), and slimmer hysteresis loops are realized. (1−x)NBST–xKNT ceramics exhibit typical relaxor characteristics as x increases. A large recoverable energy storage density (Wre ∼ 1.74 J/cm3) and high efficiency (η ∼ 87%) are obtained for 0.8NBST–0.2KNT ceramic sample at 150 kV/cm. The energy-storage performances of 0.8NBST–0.2KNT sample show excellent temperature stability (Wre varies 9.7% and η varies 2.3% within 25–75 °C).
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