Improvement of microwave dielectric properties and flexural strength of Li2ZnTi3O8 ceramics by adding TiO2(w) as reinforcing phase
摘要
In this paper, the solid-state sintering method was employed to prepare Li2ZnTi3O8 + x wt% TiO2 whiskers (x = 0.00, 0.25, 0.50, 0.75, 1.00) ceramics. The influences of TiO2 whiskers doping on the crystal structure, microwave dielectric properties and flexural strength were explored. According to the experimental findings, a little bit of doping fails to influence the phase structure and the TiO2 whiskers dissolve into the Li2ZnTi3O8 lattice, forming a stable solid solution with the ceramics. TiO2 whiskers rod-like structures can also effectively deflect micro-cracks. Moreover, TiO2 whiskers can reduce the sintering temperature while increasing the flexural strength and improving the microwave dielectric properties. Among them, the Li2ZnTi3O8 + 0.5 wt% TiO2 whiskers ceramic sintered at 1000 °C exhibits the optimal performance with σ = 192 MPa, εr = 23.8, Q × f = 71,921 GHz, and τf = − 16.1 ppm/°C. This endows it with practical value and development potential in the realm of microwave device design, positioning it as a promising material.