Preparation and Performance Research of Piezoelectric Ceramics
A special issue of Crystals (ISSN 2073-4352). This special issue belongs to the section "Polycrystalline Ceramics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: piezoelectric; ferroelectric; domain; ceramics; transparent; luminescence; photochromic; electro-optic
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Interests: energy conversion; energy storage; high-performance piezoelectric ceramics; transparent electro-optical ceramics; optical communication; transparent piezoelectric ceramics; photoacoustic imaging
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Piezoelectric ceramics are the cornerstone of modern electro-mechanical technologies, serving as critical components in a vast array of applications, including sensors, actuators, transducers, and energy harvesting systems. The relentless demand for enhanced device performance—characterized by higher sensitivity, greater power density, improved temperature stability, and superior mechanical reliability—continues to drive fundamental research in this field. The functional properties of these materials are intrinsically linked to their composition, microstructure, and processing pathways. Recent advancements in synthetic methods, doping strategies, and sintering technologies have opened new frontiers for tailoring material characteristics, yet challenges remain in achieving optimal performance while ensuring cost-effectiveness and scalability.
This Special Issue aims to collate high-quality research papers and review articles that address the latest developments and future directions in piezoelectric ceramics. We seek to provide a platform for sharing innovative research that bridges the gap between material synthesis and macroscopic performance. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: novel powder preparation and sintering techniques (e.g., cold sintering, spark plasma sintering); compositional design and domain engineering for enhanced piezoelectric coefficients and Curie temperatures; microstructure–property relationships; advanced characterization of electromechanical performance; and the development of environmentally friendly, lead-free alternatives. The ultimate goal is to foster a deeper understanding that will accelerate the development of next-generation piezoelectric materials for emerging technological applications.
Dr. Yalin Qin
Prof. Dr. Yongcheng Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- piezoelectric ceramics
- ferroelectric materials
- lead-free piezoelectrics
- material synthesis
- sintering
- structure-property relationships
- electromechanical properties
- actuators and sensors
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