Giant electrocaloric effect in thin-film PbZr0.95Ti 0.05O3

  • A. S. Mischenko
  • , Q. Zhang
  • , J. F. Scott
  • , R. W. Whatmore
  • , N. D. Mathur

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Abstract

An applied electric field can reversibly change the temperature of an electrocaloric material under adiabatic conditions, and the effect is strongest near phase transitions. We demonstrate a giant electrocaloric effect (0.48 kelvin per volt) in 350-nanometer PbZr0.95Ti0.05O 3 films near the ferroelectric Curie temperature of 222°C. A large electrocaloric effect may find application in electrical refrigeration.

Original languageEnglish
Number of pages2
Edition5765
Volume311
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 3 Mar 2006

Publication series

NameScience
PublisherAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science
ISSN (Print)0036-8075

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