Electrocaloric effect has attracted considerable attention for providing an eco-friendly and energy-efficient alternative to traditional vapor-compression refrigerators. In this review, we introduce theoretical explan...Electrocaloric effect has attracted considerable attention for providing an eco-friendly and energy-efficient alternative to traditional vapor-compression refrigerators. In this review, we introduce theoretical explanations of positive and negative electrocaloric effects along with their measurements. In particular, we review recent advancements in prototypes of electrocaloric refrigeration and present their current advantages and shortcomings. Finally, we discuss the potential applications of the electrocaloric effect such as clothing and metamaterials to provide insights into future research.展开更多
The reported electrocaloric(EC)effect in ferroelectrics is poised for application in the next generation of solidstate refrigeration technology,exhibiting substantial developmental potential.This study introduces a no...The reported electrocaloric(EC)effect in ferroelectrics is poised for application in the next generation of solidstate refrigeration technology,exhibiting substantial developmental potential.This study introduces a novel and efficient EC effect strategy in(1-x)Pb(Lu_(1/2)Nb_(1/2))O_(3)-xPbTiO_(3)(PLN-xPT)ceramics for low electric-fielddriven devices.Phase-field simulations provide fundamental insights into thermally induced continuous phase transitions,guiding subsequent experimental investigations.A comprehensive composition/temperature-driven phase evolution diagram is constructed,elucidating the sequential transformation from ferroelectric(FE)to antiferroelectric(AFE)and finally to paraelectric(PE)phases for x=0.10-0.18 components.Direct measurements of EC performance highlight x=0.16 as an outstanding performer,exhibiting remarkable properties,including an adiabatic temperature change(ΔT)of 3.03 K,EC strength(ΔT/ΔE)of 0.08 K cm kV-1,and a temperature span(Tspan)of 31℃.The superior EC effect performance is attributed to the temperature-induced FE to AFE transition at low electric fields and diffusion phase transition behavior contributing to the wide Tspan.This work provides valuable insights into developing high-performance EC effect across broad temperature ranges through the strategic design of continuous phase transitions,offering a simplified and economical approach for advancing ecofriendly and efficient solid-state cooling technologies.展开更多
Nanocomposite dielectrics show great promising application in developing next generation wearable all-solidstate cooling devices owing to the possessed advantages of high cooling efficiency, light-weight and small vol...Nanocomposite dielectrics show great promising application in developing next generation wearable all-solidstate cooling devices owing to the possessed advantages of high cooling efficiency, light-weight and small volume without the induced greenhouse effect or serious harm to ozone layer in the exploited refrigerants. However, low electrocaloric strength in nanocomposite dielectric is severely restricting its wide-spread application because of high applied operating voltage to improve electrocaloric effect. After addressing the chosen optimized ferroelectric ceramic and ferroelectric polymer matrix in conjunction with the analysis of crucial parameters, recent progress of electrocaloric effect(ECE) in polymer nanocomposites has been considerably reviewed. Subsequently, prior to proposing the conceptual design and devices/systems in electrocaloric nanocomposites, the existing developed devices/systems are reviewed. Finally, conclusions and prospects are conducted, including the aspects of materials chosen, structural design and key issues to be considered in improving electrocaloric effect of polymer nanocomposite dielectrics for flexible solidstate cooling devices.展开更多
The effect of misfit strain on the electrocaloric effect in polydomain epitaxial BaTi03 thin films at room temper- ature is investigated using the Ginzburg^Landau Devonshire thermodynamic theory. Numerical calculation...The effect of misfit strain on the electrocaloric effect in polydomain epitaxial BaTi03 thin films at room temper- ature is investigated using the Ginzburg^Landau Devonshire thermodynamic theory. Numerical calculations indicate that the misfit strain has a large impact on the ferroelectric polarization states and the electrocaloric effect. Most importantly, the electrocaloric effect in the polydomain ca1/ca2/ca1/ea2 phase is much larger than that in the mon- odomain c phase and the other polydomain phases. Consequently, a large electrocaloric effect can be obtained by carefully controlling the misfit strain, which may provide potential applications in refrigeration devices.展开更多
A Landau-Devonshire thermodynamic theory is employed to investigate the effects of composition and misfit strain on the room-temperature electrocaloric effect of epitaxial Pbl-xSrxTiO3 thin films. The ＂temperature-mi...A Landau-Devonshire thermodynamic theory is employed to investigate the effects of composition and misfit strain on the room-temperature electrocaloric effect of epitaxial Pbl-xSrxTiO3 thin films. The ＂temperature-misfit strain＂ phase diagrams with the Sr composition x of 0.1, 0.3, and 0.5 are constructed. The introduction of Sr composition reduces the Curie temperature greatly, and enhances the electrocaloric effect. Moreover, the electrocaloric effect largely depends on the misfit strain. Therefore, the Sr composition and the misfit strain can be controlled to obtain the giant room-temperature electrocaloric effect.展开更多
Electrocaloric effect(ECE)of ferroelectrics has attracted considerable interest due to its potential application in environmentally friendly solid-state refrigeration.The discovery of giant ECE in ferroelectric thin f...Electrocaloric effect(ECE)of ferroelectrics has attracted considerable interest due to its potential application in environmentally friendly solid-state refrigeration.The discovery of giant ECE in ferroelectric thin films has greatly renewed the research activities and significantly stimulated experimental and theoretical investigations.In this review,the recent progress on the theoretical modeling of ECE in ferroelectric and antiferroelectric materials are introduced,which mainly focuses on the phase field modeling and first-principles based effective Hamiltonian method.We firstly provide the theoretical foundation and technique details for each method.Then a comprehensive review on the progress in the application of two methods and the strategies to tune the ECE are presented.Finally,we outline the practical procedure on the development of multi-scale computational method without experiemtal parameters for the screening of optimized electrocaloric materials.展开更多
A phenomenological thermodynamic theory is applied to investigate the effect of misfit strgin and electric field on the electrocaloric effect of P（VDF-TrFN）/SrTiO3 bilayer thin films. Theoretical results indicate th...A phenomenological thermodynamic theory is applied to investigate the effect of misfit strgin and electric field on the electrocaloric effect of P（VDF-TrFN）/SrTiO3 bilayer thin films. Theoretical results indicate that the low electric field results in the decrease of the average polarization with the increase of the relative thickness of SrTi03 layer, and the high electric field has an opposite effect on it. Moreover, the electroealoric effect strongly depends on the electric field. The low electric field and the small field change can lead to a maximum of the electrocaloric effect, meanwhile the high electric field or the large field change results in the opposite trend.展开更多
The electrocaloric effect of ferroelectric ceramics has been studied extensively for solid-state caloric cooling.Generally,most ferroelectric ceramics are poor thermal conductors.In this work,the possibility of enhanc...The electrocaloric effect of ferroelectric ceramics has been studied extensively for solid-state caloric cooling.Generally,most ferroelectric ceramics are poor thermal conductors.In this work,the possibility of enhancing the thermal conduction of ferroelectric ceramics through the electrocaloric effect is studied.A multilayer ceramic structure is proposed and the proper sequential electric field is applied to each ceramic layer.The result shows that the thermal conduction of the multilayer structure is significantly enhanced because of the electrocaloric effect of the ferroelectric ceramics.As a result,the work finds an alternatively way of applying the electrocaloric effect,prompting thermal conduction.展开更多
The influences of specific heat capacity CP, temperature step ？T, electric field step ？E, and initial electric field E1 on predicted electrocaloric（EC） temperature ？T of monodomain Ba TiO3 are examined by combini...The influences of specific heat capacity CP, temperature step ？T, electric field step ？E, and initial electric field E1 on predicted electrocaloric（EC） temperature ？T of monodomain Ba TiO3 are examined by combining the Maxwell equation and phenomenological theory. Since the procedure is similar to indirect measurement of the EC effect, the results can serve as a reference for experiments. The results suggest that（i） it is reasonable to use zero-field CP,（ii） optimized ？T should be 2 K,（iii） it is better to keep △E 〈 EC, and（iv） E1〈 EC. Here, EC is the coercive field of material.展开更多
The effect of misfit strain on the electrocaloric effect in polydomain epitaxial BaTiO 3 thin films at room temperature is investigated using the Ginzburg–Landau–Devonshire thermodynamic theory. Numerical calculatio...The effect of misfit strain on the electrocaloric effect in polydomain epitaxial BaTiO 3 thin films at room temperature is investigated using the Ginzburg–Landau–Devonshire thermodynamic theory. Numerical calculations indicate that the misfit strain has a large impact on the ferroelectric polarization states and the electrocaloric effect. Most importantly, the electrocaloric effect in the polydomain ca 1 /ca 2 /ca 1 /ca 2 phase is much larger than that in the monodomain c phase and the other polydomain phases. Consequently, a large electrocaloric effect can be obtained by carefully controlling the misfit strain, which may provide potential applications in refrigeration devices.展开更多
The electrocaloric effect(ECE)offers a pathway to environmentally sustainable and easily miniaturized refrigeration technology,positioning it as a front-runner for the next generation of solid-state cooling solutions....The electrocaloric effect(ECE)offers a pathway to environmentally sustainable and easily miniaturized refrigeration technology,positioning it as a front-runner for the next generation of solid-state cooling solutions.This research unveils a remarkable ECE in afinely tuned(Ba_(0.86)Ca_(0.14))_(0.98)La_(0.02)Ti_(0.92)Sn_(0.08)O_(3)ceramic,exhibiting a temperature shift(DT)of 1.6 K across more than 85%of the maximumΔT(ΔT_(max))and spanning an exceptionally wide operational range of 92 K.Our investigation on dielectric responses and ferroelectric polarization-electricfield(PeE)loops suggests that the broad operational scope results from the fragmentation of extended ferroelectric domains into smaller domains and polar nano-regions(PNRs)supported by PFM analysis.Furthermore,the introduction of La enhances spontaneous polarization by significantly extending the maximum electricfield that can be applied,facilitating highperformance ECE at ambient temperature.This study positions BaTiO_(3)-based lead-free ceramic as a sustainable alternative for addressing the cooling demands of modern electronic components,marking a significant stride toward next-generation solid-state refrigeration.展开更多
Lead scandium tantalate(PbSc_(0.5)Ta_(0.5)O_(3)(PST))is one of the most promising ferroelectric materials for electrocaloric(EC)refrigeration because of its large enthalpy change(ΔH)at room temperature(RT),whose prop...Lead scandium tantalate(PbSc_(0.5)Ta_(0.5)O_(3)(PST))is one of the most promising ferroelectric materials for electrocaloric(EC)refrigeration because of its large enthalpy change(ΔH)at room temperature(RT),whose properties are determined by the ordering arrangement of two kinds of heterovalent ions at B-sites.This work continuously adjusts the ordering degree(Ω)for PST ceramics on a large scale from 0.51 to 1 via multiple heat treatment processes.For the PST sample withΩ=1,large△H=1.06 J/g and very large EC adiabatic temperature change AT_(max)=4.26 K@60 kV/cm are obtained because of the highly ordered arrangement of the Sc^(3+)and Ta^(5+)ions.With decreasing,the Curie temperature(T)gradually shifts from RT to below 0℃,and the phase transition is diffused.A fairly large△T_(max)=1.57 K is obtained at a rather low temperature of 0℃in the ceramic with Q=0.51.This work proves that lattice ordering is another efficient route to modify ferroelectric features,and the achieved large Tmax in a wide temperature range near/below RT facilitates high-performance cooling devices with a cascade design toward the most urgent market needs.展开更多
Ferroelectric phase transition has been identified as a promising avenue for designing high-performanceelectrocaloric materials for zero-emission and solid-state refrigeration. However, extensive research has been lim...Ferroelectric phase transition has been identified as a promising avenue for designing high-performanceelectrocaloric materials for zero-emission and solid-state refrigeration. However, extensive research has been limited todeveloping ferroelectric materials with large electrocaloric effects near room temperature, preventing them from meetingdiverse refrigeration requirements. In this study, by leveraging the room-temperature phase diagram of the (PbLa)(ZrTi)O_(3)solution, we prepared a series of Pb_(0.775)La_(0.15)Zr_(x)Ti_(1−x)O_(3) bulk ceramics spanning the ferroelectric and relaxor ferroelectricphase regions. This enabled the attainment of various phase transition features and temperatures. Finally, largeelectrocaloric effects, coupled with adjustable operation temperatures ranging from 150 to −45℃, are successfullyachieved through manipulation of the Zr/Ti ratio. This comprehensive range of operation temperatures effectively addressesdiverse refrigeration application requirements, ranging from industrial equipment to freezer cabinets. This work not onlyunderscores the expansion of the electrocaloric refrigeration application domain but also proposes a material designstrategy tailored to meet these evolving demands.展开更多
The electrocaloric effect(ECE),known for its environmentally friendly characteristics,holds significant promise for advancing next-generation solid-state refrigeration technologies.Achieving a large ECE along with a w...The electrocaloric effect(ECE),known for its environmentally friendly characteristics,holds significant promise for advancing next-generation solid-state refrigeration technologies.Achieving a large ECE along with a wide working temperature range near room temperature remains a key developmental goal.In this study,we successfully obtained a substantial ECE of 1.78 K and an extensive working temperature range of 103 K(AT>1.52 K)near room temperature in CaZrO_(3)-modified BaTiO_(3) lead-free ferroelectric ceramics.Furthermore,this achievement was verified using direct methods.The piezoresponse force microscopy(PFM)results suggest that the broad temperature range is attributed to the formation of ferroelectric microdomains and polar nanoregions(PNRs).Furthermore,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)and ultraviolet-visible(UV-Vis)spectroscopy reveal a decrease in the oxygen vacancy concentration and an increase in the bandgap for higher CaZrO_(3) doping levels.These changes synergistically enhance the maximum applied electric field,helping to achieve a high-performance EcE near room temperature.This research presents a straightforward and effective approach for achieving high-performance ECEs in BaTiOg lead-free ceramics,offering promising prospects for application in next-generation solid-state refrigeration technologies.展开更多
Flexible solid-state cooling devices with high efficiency are attracted to ferroelectric polymers with excellent negative electrocaloric(EC)effects.It is challenging to obtain a large negative EC effect in ferroelectr...Flexible solid-state cooling devices with high efficiency are attracted to ferroelectric polymers with excellent negative electrocaloric(EC)effects.It is challenging to obtain a large negative EC effect in ferroelectric polymers due to the lack of tunable techniques.A giant negative EC response was obtained in the poly(vinylidene fluoride-trifluoroethylene)copolymers(P(VDF-TrFE),70/30,in mole ratio)irra-diated with high-energy X-ray.The irradiated P(VDF-TrFE)films showed an adiabatic temperature change of-13.5 K at 40 MV/m under a dose of 5 Mrad(1 Mrad=10^(4) J/kg)obtained by the indirect method.This significant negative EC effect is attributed to the enhancement of crystalline due to the entry of polymer molecules into the amorphous to crystalline structure and the reduction of heat ca-pacity due to the increase of crosslinking.In addition,X-ray irradiation improves the dielectric coefficient from 15 to 22.This research indicates that irradiation can modify the negative EC properties of ferro-electric polymers for solid-state cooling.展开更多
Solid-state cooling technology based on electrocaloric effect(ECE)has been advanced as an alternative to replace the vapour-compression approach to overcome the releasing of the global warming gases.However,the develo...Solid-state cooling technology based on electrocaloric effect(ECE)has been advanced as an alternative to replace the vapour-compression approach to overcome the releasing of the global warming gases.However,the development in high ECE materials is still a challenge.In this work,polarization merging strategy was proposed to achieve a large ECE in xBa(Sn_(0.07)Ti_(0.93))O_(3)–(1−x)Ba(Hf_(0.1)Ti_(0.9))O_(3) ferroelectric ceramics,where x=0,0.2,0.4,0.6,0.8,and 1.Ba(Sn_(0.07)Ti_(0.93))O_(3) with an orthorhombic phase and Ba(Hf_(0.1)Ti_(0.9))O_(3) with a rhombohedral phase at room temperature were prepared beforehand as precursors,and phase-coexisted xBSnT–(1−x)BHfT ceramics were formed via a solid-state reaction approach.Phase coexisting structures were confirmed using the X-ray diffraction.The merged polarization was confirmed by the dielectric and ferroelectric properties.Optimal ECEs were obtained for 0.2BSnT–0.8BHfT ceramics,i.e.,adiabatic temperature change DT=2.16±0.08 K at 80℃and 5 MV/m,and DT=3.35±0.09 K at 80℃and 7 MV/m.展开更多
Intelligent robots have assisted mankind in achieving and operating thousands of functions,especially with the arrival of the artificial intelligent.However,heat dissipation and thermal management in the intelligent r...Intelligent robots have assisted mankind in achieving and operating thousands of functions,especially with the arrival of the artificial intelligent.However,heat dissipation and thermal management in the intelligent robots remain big challenges,which limit their miniaturization and performance.Electrocaloric(EC)materials,which exhibit temperature change in response to the application or withdrawal of an electric field,open a new strategy for cooling technology and have gained a flurry of research interest in recent years.Toward artificial intelligent self-cooling electronic skins,large-scale flexible materials with high EC effect near room temperature are in demand.Here,we report a large room temperature EC effect in flexible Pb_(0.82)Ba_(0.08)La_(0.1)Zr0.9Ti_(0.1)O_(3)(PBLZT)inorganic thin films via a transfer-free cost-effective sol-gel process,assisted by unique two-dimensional mica substrates.The maximum adiabatic temperature change and isothermal entropy change of the flexible PBLZT thin films reach to 22.5 K and 25.9 J K^(-1) kg^(-1) at room temperature.In particular,the flexible PBLZT thin films exhibit a stable EC effect both under bending state and after bending for 20000 times.Our flexible EC materials offer an alternative strategy to the development of cooling technologies for both artificial intelligent robots and personal wearable cooling devices.展开更多
(Ba_(1-x)Sr_(x))(MnyTi1-y)O_(3)(BSMT)ceramics with x=35,40 mol%and y=0,0.1,0.2,0.3,0.4,0.5 mol%were prepared using a conventional solid-state reaction approach.The dielectric and ferroelectric properties were characte...(Ba_(1-x)Sr_(x))(MnyTi1-y)O_(3)(BSMT)ceramics with x=35,40 mol%and y=0,0.1,0.2,0.3,0.4,0.5 mol%were prepared using a conventional solid-state reaction approach.The dielectric and ferroelectric properties were characterized using impedance analysis and polarization-electric field(P-E)hysteresis loop measurements,respectively.The adiabatic temperature drop was directly measured using a thermocouple when the applied electric field was removed.The results indicate that high permittivity and low dielectric losses were obtained by doping 0.1-0.4 mol%of manganese ions in(BaSr)TiO_(3)(BST)specimens.A maximum electrocaloric effect(ECE)of 2.75 K in temperature change with electrocaloric strength of 0.55 K·(MV/m)^(-1)was directly obtained at~21℃and 50 kV/cm in Ba_(0.6)Sr_(0.4)Mn_(0.001)Ti_(0.999)O_(3) sample,offering a promising ECE material for practical refrigeration devices working at room temperature.展开更多
Electrocaloric effect(ECE)is promising in realizing solid-state cooling as an alternative to the conventional refrigeration with environmentally harmful coolant and low efficiency.High ECE in lead-free ferroelectric c...Electrocaloric effect(ECE)is promising in realizing solid-state cooling as an alternative to the conventional refrigeration with environmentally harmful coolant and low efficiency.High ECE in lead-free ferroelectric ceramics is highly desirable for the EC cooling.In this work,different from the researches that tune the ECE by conventional compositional design or external stress engineering,we fabricated the(1-x)BaTiO_(3)-xNaNbO_(3)(BTO-xNN)lead-free ceramics with a core-shell grain structure arising from the inhomogeneous stoichiometry of element distribution,leading to the internal compressing stress in the grains.It is interesting that the phase transition behavior,including the phase transition temperature and the diffusion property,is regulated by the core-shell grain structure induced internal stress,which can be capitalized on for the favorable ECE.Cooperated with 0.02 NN,a high ECE,e.g.adiabatic temperature change(ΔT)of 3.6 K and isothermal entropy change(ΔS)of 4.5 J kg^(-1) K^(-1),is attained in the BTO ceramic.As the internal stress further increases with more NN,the BTO-0.06NN exhibits an extremely stable ECE with a variety rate below ±4% in a wide temperature range from 300 K to 360 K.This work provides a novel approach to explore pronounced ECE in lead-free ferroelectrics for eco-friendly refrigeration.展开更多
Pb_(x)Sr_(1-x)TiO_(3)(x=0.30,0.35,0.40,0.45,0.50 and 0.55)ceramics were fabricated by a solid-state reaction route.Xeray diffraction data at room temperature show PST samples shift from cubic to tetragonal phase with ...Pb_(x)Sr_(1-x)TiO_(3)(x=0.30,0.35,0.40,0.45,0.50 and 0.55)ceramics were fabricated by a solid-state reaction route.Xeray diffraction data at room temperature show PST samples shift from cubic to tetragonal phase with the increase of Pb^(2+) content.The microstructures were observed by scanning electron microscopy.Dielectric measurement was employed to investigate the ferroelectriceparaelectric phase transition behavior.Temperature dependent polarizationeelectric field hysteresis loops were conducted to study the electrocaloric effect(ECE)of the ferroelectric ceramics by indirect methods over a wide temperature range.Direct measurement of temperature change(DT)at room temperature for all samples can achieve 0.79e1.86 K.What's more,a giant ECE(△T=2.05 K,EC strength(△T/△E)=0.51×10^(-6) K m/V,under 40 kV/cm)was obtained in the sample of x=0.35 near phase transition temperature.Our results suggest that the ceramics are promising cooling materials with excellent EC properties for energy related applications.展开更多
基金funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 12035004 and 12320101004)the Innovation Program of the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission (Grant No. 2023ZKZD06)。
文摘Electrocaloric effect has attracted considerable attention for providing an eco-friendly and energy-efficient alternative to traditional vapor-compression refrigerators. In this review, we introduce theoretical explanations of positive and negative electrocaloric effects along with their measurements. In particular, we review recent advancements in prototypes of electrocaloric refrigeration and present their current advantages and shortcomings. Finally, we discuss the potential applications of the electrocaloric effect such as clothing and metamaterials to provide insights into future research.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52261135548)the Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi(Program No.2022KWZ-22)+2 种基金The research was made possible by Russian Science Foundation(Project No.23-42-00116)The equipment of the Ural Center for Shared Use“Modern nanotechnology”Ural Federal University(Reg.No.2968)which is supported by the Ministry of ScienceHigher Education RF(Project No.075-15-2021-677)was used.
文摘The reported electrocaloric(EC)effect in ferroelectrics is poised for application in the next generation of solidstate refrigeration technology,exhibiting substantial developmental potential.This study introduces a novel and efficient EC effect strategy in(1-x)Pb(Lu_(1/2)Nb_(1/2))O_(3)-xPbTiO_(3)(PLN-xPT)ceramics for low electric-fielddriven devices.Phase-field simulations provide fundamental insights into thermally induced continuous phase transitions,guiding subsequent experimental investigations.A comprehensive composition/temperature-driven phase evolution diagram is constructed,elucidating the sequential transformation from ferroelectric(FE)to antiferroelectric(AFE)and finally to paraelectric(PE)phases for x=0.10-0.18 components.Direct measurements of EC performance highlight x=0.16 as an outstanding performer,exhibiting remarkable properties,including an adiabatic temperature change(ΔT)of 3.03 K,EC strength(ΔT/ΔE)of 0.08 K cm kV-1,and a temperature span(Tspan)of 31℃.The superior EC effect performance is attributed to the temperature-induced FE to AFE transition at low electric fields and diffusion phase transition behavior contributing to the wide Tspan.This work provides valuable insights into developing high-performance EC effect across broad temperature ranges through the strategic design of continuous phase transitions,offering a simplified and economical approach for advancing ecofriendly and efficient solid-state cooling technologies.
基金Project(202045007) supported by the Start-up Funds for Outstanding Talents in Central South University,China。
文摘Nanocomposite dielectrics show great promising application in developing next generation wearable all-solidstate cooling devices owing to the possessed advantages of high cooling efficiency, light-weight and small volume without the induced greenhouse effect or serious harm to ozone layer in the exploited refrigerants. However, low electrocaloric strength in nanocomposite dielectric is severely restricting its wide-spread application because of high applied operating voltage to improve electrocaloric effect. After addressing the chosen optimized ferroelectric ceramic and ferroelectric polymer matrix in conjunction with the analysis of crucial parameters, recent progress of electrocaloric effect(ECE) in polymer nanocomposites has been considerably reviewed. Subsequently, prior to proposing the conceptual design and devices/systems in electrocaloric nanocomposites, the existing developed devices/systems are reviewed. Finally, conclusions and prospects are conducted, including the aspects of materials chosen, structural design and key issues to be considered in improving electrocaloric effect of polymer nanocomposite dielectrics for flexible solidstate cooling devices.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 10904053)the Jiangsu Provincial Natural Science Foundation for Colleges and Universities, China (Grant No. 09KJB140002)+1 种基金the Priority Academic Development Program of Jiangsu Higher Education InstitutionsQing Lan Project, China
文摘The effect of misfit strain on the electrocaloric effect in polydomain epitaxial BaTi03 thin films at room temper- ature is investigated using the Ginzburg^Landau Devonshire thermodynamic theory. Numerical calculations indicate that the misfit strain has a large impact on the ferroelectric polarization states and the electrocaloric effect. Most importantly, the electrocaloric effect in the polydomain ca1/ca2/ca1/ea2 phase is much larger than that in the mon- odomain c phase and the other polydomain phases. Consequently, a large electrocaloric effect can be obtained by carefully controlling the misfit strain, which may provide potential applications in refrigeration devices.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 10904053)the Natural Science Foundation for Colleges and Universities of Jiangsu Province, China (Grant No. 09KJB140002)the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions and Qing Lan Project
文摘A Landau-Devonshire thermodynamic theory is employed to investigate the effects of composition and misfit strain on the room-temperature electrocaloric effect of epitaxial Pbl-xSrxTiO3 thin films. The ＂temperature-misfit strain＂ phase diagrams with the Sr composition x of 0.1, 0.3, and 0.5 are constructed. The introduction of Sr composition reduces the Curie temperature greatly, and enhances the electrocaloric effect. Moreover, the electrocaloric effect largely depends on the misfit strain. Therefore, the Sr composition and the misfit strain can be controlled to obtain the giant room-temperature electrocaloric effect.
基金the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11972320)Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.LZ17A020001).
文摘Electrocaloric effect(ECE)of ferroelectrics has attracted considerable interest due to its potential application in environmentally friendly solid-state refrigeration.The discovery of giant ECE in ferroelectric thin films has greatly renewed the research activities and significantly stimulated experimental and theoretical investigations.In this review,the recent progress on the theoretical modeling of ECE in ferroelectric and antiferroelectric materials are introduced,which mainly focuses on the phase field modeling and first-principles based effective Hamiltonian method.We firstly provide the theoretical foundation and technique details for each method.Then a comprehensive review on the progress in the application of two methods and the strategies to tune the ECE are presented.Finally,we outline the practical procedure on the development of multi-scale computational method without experiemtal parameters for the screening of optimized electrocaloric materials.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No. 10904053Sponsored by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions and Qing Lan Project
文摘A phenomenological thermodynamic theory is applied to investigate the effect of misfit strgin and electric field on the electrocaloric effect of P（VDF-TrFN）/SrTiO3 bilayer thin films. Theoretical results indicate that the low electric field results in the decrease of the average polarization with the increase of the relative thickness of SrTi03 layer, and the high electric field has an opposite effect on it. Moreover, the electroealoric effect strongly depends on the electric field. The low electric field and the small field change can lead to a maximum of the electrocaloric effect, meanwhile the high electric field or the large field change results in the opposite trend.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11704242)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai,China(Grant No.17ZR1447200).
文摘The electrocaloric effect of ferroelectric ceramics has been studied extensively for solid-state caloric cooling.Generally,most ferroelectric ceramics are poor thermal conductors.In this work,the possibility of enhancing the thermal conduction of ferroelectric ceramics through the electrocaloric effect is studied.A multilayer ceramic structure is proposed and the proper sequential electric field is applied to each ceramic layer.The result shows that the thermal conduction of the multilayer structure is significantly enhanced because of the electrocaloric effect of the ferroelectric ceramics.As a result,the work finds an alternatively way of applying the electrocaloric effect,prompting thermal conduction.
基金Project supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai,China(Grant No.17ZR1447200)
文摘The influences of specific heat capacity CP, temperature step ？T, electric field step ？E, and initial electric field E1 on predicted electrocaloric（EC） temperature ？T of monodomain Ba TiO3 are examined by combining the Maxwell equation and phenomenological theory. Since the procedure is similar to indirect measurement of the EC effect, the results can serve as a reference for experiments. The results suggest that（i） it is reasonable to use zero-field CP,（ii） optimized ？T should be 2 K,（iii） it is better to keep △E 〈 EC, and（iv） E1〈 EC. Here, EC is the coercive field of material.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 10904053)the Jiangsu Provincial Natural Science Foundation for Colleges and Universities, China (Grant No. 09KJB140002)+1 种基金the Priority Academic Development Program of Jiangsu Higher Education InstitutionsQing Lan Project, China
文摘The effect of misfit strain on the electrocaloric effect in polydomain epitaxial BaTiO 3 thin films at room temperature is investigated using the Ginzburg–Landau–Devonshire thermodynamic theory. Numerical calculations indicate that the misfit strain has a large impact on the ferroelectric polarization states and the electrocaloric effect. Most importantly, the electrocaloric effect in the polydomain ca 1 /ca 2 /ca 1 /ca 2 phase is much larger than that in the monodomain c phase and the other polydomain phases. Consequently, a large electrocaloric effect can be obtained by carefully controlling the misfit strain, which may provide potential applications in refrigeration devices.
基金the Science and Technology Plan of Guangxi(Nos.AA23023027,AB24010230)the Key Research and Development Program of Shandong Province(2022CXGC020203)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12264012,62271362,12304120)the Science and Technology Plan of Guilin(2022H03 and ZY20220101).
文摘The electrocaloric effect(ECE)offers a pathway to environmentally sustainable and easily miniaturized refrigeration technology,positioning it as a front-runner for the next generation of solid-state cooling solutions.This research unveils a remarkable ECE in afinely tuned(Ba_(0.86)Ca_(0.14))_(0.98)La_(0.02)Ti_(0.92)Sn_(0.08)O_(3)ceramic,exhibiting a temperature shift(DT)of 1.6 K across more than 85%of the maximumΔT(ΔT_(max))and spanning an exceptionally wide operational range of 92 K.Our investigation on dielectric responses and ferroelectric polarization-electricfield(PeE)loops suggests that the broad operational scope results from the fragmentation of extended ferroelectric domains into smaller domains and polar nano-regions(PNRs)supported by PFM analysis.Furthermore,the introduction of La enhances spontaneous polarization by significantly extending the maximum electricfield that can be applied,facilitating highperformance ECE at ambient temperature.This study positions BaTiO_(3)-based lead-free ceramic as a sustainable alternative for addressing the cooling demands of modern electronic components,marking a significant stride toward next-generation solid-state refrigeration.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52325208,92463311,and 52173217)the State Key Lab for Advanced Metals and Materials(No.2024-Z05).
文摘Lead scandium tantalate(PbSc_(0.5)Ta_(0.5)O_(3)(PST))is one of the most promising ferroelectric materials for electrocaloric(EC)refrigeration because of its large enthalpy change(ΔH)at room temperature(RT),whose properties are determined by the ordering arrangement of two kinds of heterovalent ions at B-sites.This work continuously adjusts the ordering degree(Ω)for PST ceramics on a large scale from 0.51 to 1 via multiple heat treatment processes.For the PST sample withΩ=1,large△H=1.06 J/g and very large EC adiabatic temperature change AT_(max)=4.26 K@60 kV/cm are obtained because of the highly ordered arrangement of the Sc^(3+)and Ta^(5+)ions.With decreasing,the Curie temperature(T)gradually shifts from RT to below 0℃,and the phase transition is diffused.A fairly large△T_(max)=1.57 K is obtained at a rather low temperature of 0℃in the ceramic with Q=0.51.This work proves that lattice ordering is another efficient route to modify ferroelectric features,and the achieved large Tmax in a wide temperature range near/below RT facilitates high-performance cooling devices with a cascade design toward the most urgent market needs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52302134 and 52173217)the Sichuan Science and Technology Program(No.2023NSFSC0975)+1 种基金the Scientific Research Foundation of Chengdu University of Information Technology(No.KYTZ202246)the open research fund of the Sichuan Province Key Laboratory of Information Materials and Devices Application(No.2023XXCL003).
文摘Ferroelectric phase transition has been identified as a promising avenue for designing high-performanceelectrocaloric materials for zero-emission and solid-state refrigeration. However, extensive research has been limited todeveloping ferroelectric materials with large electrocaloric effects near room temperature, preventing them from meetingdiverse refrigeration requirements. In this study, by leveraging the room-temperature phase diagram of the (PbLa)(ZrTi)O_(3)solution, we prepared a series of Pb_(0.775)La_(0.15)Zr_(x)Ti_(1−x)O_(3) bulk ceramics spanning the ferroelectric and relaxor ferroelectricphase regions. This enabled the attainment of various phase transition features and temperatures. Finally, largeelectrocaloric effects, coupled with adjustable operation temperatures ranging from 150 to −45℃, are successfullyachieved through manipulation of the Zr/Ti ratio. This comprehensive range of operation temperatures effectively addressesdiverse refrigeration application requirements, ranging from industrial equipment to freezer cabinets. This work not onlyunderscores the expansion of the electrocaloric refrigeration application domain but also proposes a material designstrategy tailored to meet these evolving demands.
基金This work was financially supported by the Science and Technology Plan of Guangxi(Nos.AA21238001,ZY22096019,AA21077012,AA22068080,and AA23023027l)the Key R&D Program of Shandong Province(No.2022CXGC020203)+8 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12264012,62271362,and 12304120)the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by China Association for Science and Technology(CAST)(No.2021QNRC001)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(No.2022A1515111013)the Science and Technology Plan of Guilin(Nos.2022H03 and ZY20220101)the Guangxi Key Laboratory of Manufacturing System&Advanced Manufacturing Technology(No.22-35-4-S011)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52272105 and 52202130)the NSFC-Guangdong Joint Fund(No.U1501246)the Dongguan City Frontier Research Project(No.2019622101006)the Advanced Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Provincial Laboratory Foshan Branch-Foshan Xianhu Laboratory Open Fund-Key Project(No.XHT2020-011).
文摘The electrocaloric effect(ECE),known for its environmentally friendly characteristics,holds significant promise for advancing next-generation solid-state refrigeration technologies.Achieving a large ECE along with a wide working temperature range near room temperature remains a key developmental goal.In this study,we successfully obtained a substantial ECE of 1.78 K and an extensive working temperature range of 103 K(AT>1.52 K)near room temperature in CaZrO_(3)-modified BaTiO_(3) lead-free ferroelectric ceramics.Furthermore,this achievement was verified using direct methods.The piezoresponse force microscopy(PFM)results suggest that the broad temperature range is attributed to the formation of ferroelectric microdomains and polar nanoregions(PNRs).Furthermore,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)and ultraviolet-visible(UV-Vis)spectroscopy reveal a decrease in the oxygen vacancy concentration and an increase in the bandgap for higher CaZrO_(3) doping levels.These changes synergistically enhance the maximum applied electric field,helping to achieve a high-performance EcE near room temperature.This research presents a straightforward and effective approach for achieving high-performance ECEs in BaTiOg lead-free ceramics,offering promising prospects for application in next-generation solid-state refrigeration technologies.
基金supported by Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2023A1515012638)Shenzhen Natural Science Funds for Distinguished Young Scholar(No.RCJC20210706091949018)+2 种基金Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory Program(No.2021B1212040001)of the Department of Science and Technology of Guangdong Provincethe National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.11864046)the Basic Research Program of Yunnan Province(Nos.202001AT070064)。
文摘Flexible solid-state cooling devices with high efficiency are attracted to ferroelectric polymers with excellent negative electrocaloric(EC)effects.It is challenging to obtain a large negative EC effect in ferroelectric polymers due to the lack of tunable techniques.A giant negative EC response was obtained in the poly(vinylidene fluoride-trifluoroethylene)copolymers(P(VDF-TrFE),70/30,in mole ratio)irra-diated with high-energy X-ray.The irradiated P(VDF-TrFE)films showed an adiabatic temperature change of-13.5 K at 40 MV/m under a dose of 5 Mrad(1 Mrad=10^(4) J/kg)obtained by the indirect method.This significant negative EC effect is attributed to the enhancement of crystalline due to the entry of polymer molecules into the amorphous to crystalline structure and the reduction of heat ca-pacity due to the increase of crosslinking.In addition,X-ray irradiation improves the dielectric coefficient from 15 to 22.This research indicates that irradiation can modify the negative EC properties of ferro-electric polymers for solid-state cooling.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51872053,52272105,and 52202130)the Guangdong Provincial Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.2015A030308004)+3 种基金the NSFC–Guangdong Joint Fund(Grant No.U1501246)the Dongguan City Frontier Research Project(Grant No.2019622101006)the Advanced Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Provincial Laboratory Foshan Branch–Foshan Xianhu Laboratory Open Fund-Key Project(Grant No.XHT2020-011)the Open Project Program of Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Electronic Functional Materials and Devices,Huizhou University(Grant No.EFMD2022004Z).
文摘Solid-state cooling technology based on electrocaloric effect(ECE)has been advanced as an alternative to replace the vapour-compression approach to overcome the releasing of the global warming gases.However,the development in high ECE materials is still a challenge.In this work,polarization merging strategy was proposed to achieve a large ECE in xBa(Sn_(0.07)Ti_(0.93))O_(3)–(1−x)Ba(Hf_(0.1)Ti_(0.9))O_(3) ferroelectric ceramics,where x=0,0.2,0.4,0.6,0.8,and 1.Ba(Sn_(0.07)Ti_(0.93))O_(3) with an orthorhombic phase and Ba(Hf_(0.1)Ti_(0.9))O_(3) with a rhombohedral phase at room temperature were prepared beforehand as precursors,and phase-coexisted xBSnT–(1−x)BHfT ceramics were formed via a solid-state reaction approach.Phase coexisting structures were confirmed using the X-ray diffraction.The merged polarization was confirmed by the dielectric and ferroelectric properties.Optimal ECEs were obtained for 0.2BSnT–0.8BHfT ceramics,i.e.,adiabatic temperature change DT=2.16±0.08 K at 80℃and 5 MV/m,and DT=3.35±0.09 K at 80℃and 7 MV/m.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51602156,51790492 and 11874032)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,China(BK20160824)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(30916011208 and 30916011104).
文摘Intelligent robots have assisted mankind in achieving and operating thousands of functions,especially with the arrival of the artificial intelligent.However,heat dissipation and thermal management in the intelligent robots remain big challenges,which limit their miniaturization and performance.Electrocaloric(EC)materials,which exhibit temperature change in response to the application or withdrawal of an electric field,open a new strategy for cooling technology and have gained a flurry of research interest in recent years.Toward artificial intelligent self-cooling electronic skins,large-scale flexible materials with high EC effect near room temperature are in demand.Here,we report a large room temperature EC effect in flexible Pb_(0.82)Ba_(0.08)La_(0.1)Zr0.9Ti_(0.1)O_(3)(PBLZT)inorganic thin films via a transfer-free cost-effective sol-gel process,assisted by unique two-dimensional mica substrates.The maximum adiabatic temperature change and isothermal entropy change of the flexible PBLZT thin films reach to 22.5 K and 25.9 J K^(-1) kg^(-1) at room temperature.In particular,the flexible PBLZT thin films exhibit a stable EC effect both under bending state and after bending for 20000 times.Our flexible EC materials offer an alternative strategy to the development of cooling technologies for both artificial intelligent robots and personal wearable cooling devices.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51372042 and 51872053)the Guangdong Provincial Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.2015A030308004)+2 种基金the NSFC–Guangdong Joint Fund(Grant No.U1501246)the Dongguan City Frontier Research Project(Grant No.2019622101006)the Advanced Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Provincial Laboratory Foshan Branch-Foshan Xianhu Laboratory Open Fund-Key Project(Grant No.XHT2020-011).
文摘(Ba_(1-x)Sr_(x))(MnyTi1-y)O_(3)(BSMT)ceramics with x=35,40 mol%and y=0,0.1,0.2,0.3,0.4,0.5 mol%were prepared using a conventional solid-state reaction approach.The dielectric and ferroelectric properties were characterized using impedance analysis and polarization-electric field(P-E)hysteresis loop measurements,respectively.The adiabatic temperature drop was directly measured using a thermocouple when the applied electric field was removed.The results indicate that high permittivity and low dielectric losses were obtained by doping 0.1-0.4 mol%of manganese ions in(BaSr)TiO_(3)(BST)specimens.A maximum electrocaloric effect(ECE)of 2.75 K in temperature change with electrocaloric strength of 0.55 K·(MV/m)^(-1)was directly obtained at~21℃and 50 kV/cm in Ba_(0.6)Sr_(0.4)Mn_(0.001)Ti_(0.999)O_(3) sample,offering a promising ECE material for practical refrigeration devices working at room temperature.
基金supported by the National Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51972125,51772108,51972126 and 61675076)the Fund from Science,Technology and Innovation Commission of Shenzhen Municipality(JCYJ20180507182248925)+5 种基金the Innovation Fund of WNLO and the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2019KFYRCPY126 and 2018KFYYXJJ052)the support from the Thousand Young Talent Program(Grant No.BE0200005)the support provided by the“Double First-Rate”Program(Grant No.WF220402017)the Prospective Research Program(Grant No.AF0200246)the Student Innovation Center at Shanghai Jiao Tong Universitysupported by the Key Research Program of Frontier Sciences,CAS(ZDBS-LY-JSC002).
文摘Electrocaloric effect(ECE)is promising in realizing solid-state cooling as an alternative to the conventional refrigeration with environmentally harmful coolant and low efficiency.High ECE in lead-free ferroelectric ceramics is highly desirable for the EC cooling.In this work,different from the researches that tune the ECE by conventional compositional design or external stress engineering,we fabricated the(1-x)BaTiO_(3)-xNaNbO_(3)(BTO-xNN)lead-free ceramics with a core-shell grain structure arising from the inhomogeneous stoichiometry of element distribution,leading to the internal compressing stress in the grains.It is interesting that the phase transition behavior,including the phase transition temperature and the diffusion property,is regulated by the core-shell grain structure induced internal stress,which can be capitalized on for the favorable ECE.Cooperated with 0.02 NN,a high ECE,e.g.adiabatic temperature change(ΔT)of 3.6 K and isothermal entropy change(ΔS)of 4.5 J kg^(-1) K^(-1),is attained in the BTO ceramic.As the internal stress further increases with more NN,the BTO-0.06NN exhibits an extremely stable ECE with a variety rate below ±4% in a wide temperature range from 300 K to 360 K.This work provides a novel approach to explore pronounced ECE in lead-free ferroelectrics for eco-friendly refrigeration.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11574057 and 51604087)the Guangdong Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.2016A030313718)the Science and Technology Program of Guangdong Province of China(Grant Nos.2016A010104018,and 2017A010104022).
文摘Pb_(x)Sr_(1-x)TiO_(3)(x=0.30,0.35,0.40,0.45,0.50 and 0.55)ceramics were fabricated by a solid-state reaction route.Xeray diffraction data at room temperature show PST samples shift from cubic to tetragonal phase with the increase of Pb^(2+) content.The microstructures were observed by scanning electron microscopy.Dielectric measurement was employed to investigate the ferroelectriceparaelectric phase transition behavior.Temperature dependent polarizationeelectric field hysteresis loops were conducted to study the electrocaloric effect(ECE)of the ferroelectric ceramics by indirect methods over a wide temperature range.Direct measurement of temperature change(DT)at room temperature for all samples can achieve 0.79e1.86 K.What's more,a giant ECE(△T=2.05 K,EC strength(△T/△E)=0.51×10^(-6) K m/V,under 40 kV/cm)was obtained in the sample of x=0.35 near phase transition temperature.Our results suggest that the ceramics are promising cooling materials with excellent EC properties for energy related applications.
