Strong representation and two poster prizes for CRC FLAIR at Electroceramics XIX
Electroceramics XIX Conference in Vilnius, August 19-22, 2024
2024/08/19 by Denis Sudarikov
From August 19 to 22, 2024, the Electroceramics XIX Conference was held at Vilnius University in Lithuania. Organized by the European Ceramic Society, the event attracted researchers from around the globe to present and discuss the latest advancements in electroceramic materials. With over 80 oral presentations and more than 40 poster presentations, the conference served as a central hub for academic exchange and collaboration.
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The following members of the Collaborative Research Center SFB FLAIR made valuable contributions to the conference:
- Prof. Dr. Andreas Klein – Spokesperson of SFB FLAIR– delivered two talks: “Analyzing defect properties in functional oxide ceramics by x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy” and “Charge injection and hysteresis loops of (anti-)ferroelectric PLZST.”
- Prof. Dr. Karsten Albe – Deputy Spokesperson, and representative for research area A – gave a presentation titled “Impact of doping conditions on the Fermi level in lead-free (anti)ferroelectrics.”
- Assist. Prof. Dr. Jurij Koruza – Head of the project A06 at TU Graz – presented on “Ceramic suspensions for vat photopolymerization of (Na1/2Bi1/2)TiO3-based lead-free piezoceramics.”
- Anna Paulik – Project A06, TU Graz – presented a poster on “Investigation of the solid-state formation reactions in (Ba,Ca)(Zr,Ti)O3 piezoceramics,” for which she received a poster session award.
- Denis Sudarikov – Project B08, TU Darmstadt – presented a poster on defect energy levels in Mn- and Fe-doped BaTiO3.
- Pengcheng Hu – Associated FLAIR-member, TU Darmstadt – gave a talk on the “Electrical conductivity of (Na,Bi)TiO3 with different BaTiO3 content” and presented a poster entitled “Electrochemical reduction as a potential source of the instability of electrode interface in Na1/2Bi1/2TiO3-BaTiO3 piezoceramics.”
- Gero Pickel – Associated FLAIR-member, TU Darmstadt – delivered a talk on the “Influence of Redox Treatments on Fermi Level, Electronic, and Structural Properties of SrFeO(3-d) Thin Films.”
- Furthermore, Jakob Laux, Masterstudent in Andreas Klein’s group, presented a poster on in-situ XPS analysis of negative temperature coefficient spinels. Jakob’s work was recognized with an award for its significant contribution at a poster session.
The Electroceramics XIX Conference offered an excellent platform for FLAIR-members to engage in deep scientific discussions, particularly regarding defect energy levels and the advanced methods used to determine them. These discussions highlighted the potential of Fermi level engineering in describing the properties of electroceramic materials. Researchers showed significant interest in how Fermi levels could be used to predict and manipulate material behavior, leading to innovative applications in energy storage and conversion.
Additionally, an interesting and productive discourse unfolded concerning the influence of grain boundaries on the electrical properties of ceramics. Participants explored various methods to incorporate the effects of grain boundaries into material modeling, acknowledging their critical role in shaping the functionality of electroceramic materials. These discussions are expected to drive forward research in understanding and optimizing the electrical characteristics of ceramics, with a focus on improving the performance of electroceramics in real-world applications.
