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PST thin films for electrocaloric coolers

  • T. M. Correia
  • , S. Kar-Narayan
  • , J. S. Young
  • , J. F. Scott
  • , N. D. Mathur
  • , R. W. Whatmore
  • , Q. Zhang
  • Cranfield University
  • National Physical Laboratory
  • University of Cambridge

Research output: Other outputpeer-review

Abstract

Relaxor behaviour in a thin film of partially ordered PbSc 0.5Ta0.5O3 (PST) was confirmed via slim P-E loops and the frequency dependence of the temperature at which the dielectric constant is maximum. Indirect measurements of the electrocaloric effect suggest that removing a field of 774 kV cm-1 yields a temperature change of -3.5 °C to -6.9 °C over a broad range of operating temperatures near room temperature (1-127 °C), with a correspondingly large refrigerant capacity of 662 J kg-1. In addition to low electrical hysteresis, there is negligible thermal hysteresis. PST thin films are therefore promising for EC cooling near room temperature.

Original languageEnglish
Edition16
Volume44
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 27 Apr 2011

Publication series

NameJournal of Physics D: Applied Physics
PublisherInstitute of Physics
ISSN (Print)0022-3727

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