Zirconium Barium Titanate Nanoparticles / BZT Nanopowder (Zr0.2BaTi0.8O3, 99.99%, 80nm)

Zirconium Barium Titanate Nanoparticles

Applications

Energy Storage and Capacitors

High-Dielectric Capacitors:
ZrBaTiO₃ is used as a material for high-performance capacitors due to its high dielectric constant. These capacitors are crucial in electronics and energy storage systems, where compact size and high energy density are required.

Energy Harvesting:
Due to its piezoelectric properties, ZrBaTiO₃ can convert mechanical energy into electrical energy, making it suitable for energy harvesting devices such as vibration sensors or self-powered sensors.

Piezoelectric Devices and Actuators

Sensors and Actuators:
ZrBaTiO₃’s piezoelectric properties make it ideal for sensors and actuators. These devices are widely used in applications such as pressure sensors, vibration sensors, accelerometers, ultrasonic devices, and micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS).

Medical Ultrasound:
The piezoelectric properties of ZrBaTiO₃ make it suitable for use in ultrasonic transducers used in medical imaging, such as ultrasound machines. These materials are employed for their ability to convert electrical signals into mechanical vibrations and vice versa.

Ferroelectric Memory Devices

Non-Volatile Memory:
ZrBaTiO₃, with its ferroelectricity and strong switching behavior, can be used in non-volatile ferroelectric memory devices (FeRAM). Ferroelectric random-access memory (FeRAM) is a promising alternative to flash memory in applications requiring fast read/write speeds, low power consumption, and data retention without the need for a battery.

Ferroelectric Field-Effect Transistors (FeFETs):
ZrBaTiO₃ is being explored for use in FeFETs (ferroelectric field-effect transistors), which are memory devices that combine the advantages of ferroelectrics and semiconductors, enabling faster data processing and lower power consumption in memory storage.

Sensors and Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)

Pressure and Force Sensors:
The piezoelectric behavior of ZrBaTiO₃ allows it to be used in force and pressure sensors. These sensors are commonly used in automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications for monitoring and controlling systems under mechanical stress.

Gas Sensors:
ZrBaTiO₃ is used in gas sensors due to its ability to change electrical properties in response to specific gases. These sensors can be used for environmental monitoring, industrial safety, and pollution detection.

Actuators in MEMS:
ZrBaTiO₃ is used in MEMS (Micro-Electromechanical Systems) for actuators that require a small but highly responsive mechanical movement. This has applications in automotive safety systems, consumer electronics, and biotechnology.