Nonlinear Dielectric Materials: Technology, Properties, and Applications
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 November 2022) | Viewed by 1794
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nonlinearity; superconductivity; microwave electronics; acoustic devices; ferroelectrics
Interests: microwave devices; antennas; ferroelectrics; thin-film technology; tunable devices
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The nonlinear class of materials is broad and not limited to such classical representatives as ferroelectrics and ferromagnetics. At the present time, many works are dedicated to the search for new materials with nonlinear properties, and this research field has become increasingly attractive.
The nonlinear properties of materials are expressed differently depending on the fabrication technology. For example, in thin-film materials, nonlinear properties can be more distinct than bulk ceramic materials or vice versa. Nonlinear organic dielectrics should now also be recognized as a separate prospective research direction. Hence, technological aspects are the significant issue.
The nonlinearity of a material’s properties can be observed under a wide range of external factors, such as electric, magnetic, mechanical, thermal actions, etc., that allow for creating sensors, energy converters, and other devices with functional electronics at their base. The nonlinear materials demonstrating hysteresis, such as vanadium dioxide, which has a memory effect, are also a point of attraction for researchers from different disciplines.
Another prospective area for the application of nonlinear materials is microwave electronics. Ferroelectrics and ferromagnetics are widely used in this field. These materials have become a base for elaborating controlled elements and devices with unique characteristics. This Special Issue will be of interest to a wide community across disciplines such as condensed matter and materials science, technology, and devices engineering.
Prof. Dr. Andrey Kozyrev
Dr. Andrey G. Altynnikov
Dr. Roman A. Platonov
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nonlinearity
- tunable devices
- film and ceramic technology
- solid-state electronics
- phase transitions
- dielectric characterization
- microwave device development
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