Influence of thickness on dielectric energy storage of sol–gel prepared flexible BZT–NBT films on mica
摘要
As emerging sectors like new energy and flexible electronics increasingly require high-performance flexible energy storage devices, the development of lead-free inorganic dielectric films that exhibit superior energy storage capabilities and mechanical flexibility has emerged as a key area of research. In the present study, lead-free 0.94 BaZr0.2Ti0.8O3–0.06 Na0.5Bi0.5TiO3 (BZT–NBT) dielectric energy storage films were successfully prepared on flexible fluorophlogopite (Mica) substrates using a sol–gel. A systematic examination was conducted on how film thickness (80, 110, 150, and 200 nm) influences microstructure, electrical characteristics, and energy storage capabilities. Among all the specimens, the 110 nm-thick film exhibits the best overall performance: it has a high breakdown strength (Eb) of 2157 kV cm−1, a maximum recoverable energy storage density (Wrec) of 8.38 J cm−3, and an energy storage efficiency (η) of 96.61%. Moreover, this film shows remarkable stability under harsh conditions: thermal stability (25–200 °C) with variation rates of 5.15% for Wrec and 6.08% for η, fatigue resistance (107 cycles) with variation rates of 2.11% for Wrec and 2.24% for η, and bending durability (104 cycles) with variation rates of 4.84% for Wrec and 5.70% for η.