Dielectric and Ferroelectric Properties of Ceramic Nanocomposites

Dear Colleagues,

Investigating dielectric and ferroelectric nanostructured ceramics is crucial for the advancement of electronic technology. These materials, designed at the nanoscale to enhance characteristics such as high dielectric constant, piezoelectricity, and energy storage efficiency, are foundational to innovations in electronics, energy, and healthcare. Nanostructuring improves performance, allowing for the creation of smaller, faster, and more efficient capacitors, transducers, and memory devices, while also lowering energy consumption. Their applications include wearable sensors, renewable energy storage, and biomedical implants. By optimizing these ceramics, researchers are making strides toward high-energy-density electronics, compact energy systems, and precise medical tools, tackling global issues related to efficiency, miniaturization, and environmental impact.

For this Special Issue, we invite original research articles that showcase innovative experimental or theoretical studies on topics such as the synthesis and characterization of nanostructured ceramics and thin films with improved dielectric and ferroelectric properties, the exploration of defects, domains, microstructures, doping, size-dependent and interface-related characteristics, and the creation of new device concepts. Review articles that provide comprehensive analyses of specific subtopics in this field, such as recent advancements in lead-free ferroelectric ceramics or innovative dielectric and ferroelectric materials, are also strongly encouraged. Our goal is to deepen the understanding of the fundamental principles that govern these properties at the nanoscale, investigate new methods to enhance and customize them for particular applications, and identify the challenges that hinder the practical use of nanostructured ceramic-based devices.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Yijun Zhang
Guest Editor

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