Tuning the oxygen vacancy concentration in n-type TiO2 group oxides through Nb5+/Ga3+ for high-dielectric La2(TiZrSnHfGe)2O7 high-entropy oxides
摘要
A2B2O7 high-entropy oxides are ceramic materials characterized by diverse compositions, strong structural inclusivity, and a broad range of potential applications. These materials hold significant value in fields such as thermal barrier coatings, energy storage, dielectric materials, and transparent ceramics. However, there are limited reports on the dielectric properties of A2B2O7 high-entropy oxides. Consequently, further investigation is required to understand the polarization mechanisms in high-entropy ceramics and analyze the formation of oxygen vacancies and their influence. In the present study, La2[(TiZrSnHfGe)(1−2x)/5(NbGa)x]2O7 (x = 0.129, 0.143, 0.157, 0.171) (LTZSHGNGO) ceramics were synthesized successfully using a conventional solid-state reaction method. Compared with La2(TiZrSnHfGe)2O7 ceramics, LTZSHGNGO demonstrated a nearly 6.7-fold increase in dielectric constant and a 33% reduction in dielectric loss. The incorporation of Nb/Ga enhanced the high-temperature dielectric properties and improved dielectric stability. The exceptional dielectric performance is primarily attributed to the synergistic high-entropy effect, while Nb/Ga doping increased the number of oxygen vacancies and generated more defect dipole clusters [Ti4+·e-