Coupled Reconstruction of Local Polarization and Octahedral Tilting Enables Ultrahigh Dielectric Energy Storage

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Authors: Zi Wang, Weichen Zhao, Zhaochen Xi, Wenyuan Liu, Li He, Diming Xu, Guoqiang He, Yang Liu, Guiwei Yan, Xin Wang, Jian Bao, Zhen Fang
+8 more Xu Liang, Takahiro Shimada, Chang Liu, Tao Xu, Wenfeng Liu, Tao Zhou, Dong Wang, Di Zhou
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Abstract

ABSTRACT Dielectric capacitors are an indispensable component in modern electronic power systems. However, achieving high recoverable energy density ( W rec ), high efficiency ( η ), and excellent temperature stability simultaneously remains a significant challenge, limiting the practical application of advanced technologies. Here, guided by phase‐field simulations, we propose a dipole glass state strategy in NaNbO 3 ‐based ceramics, characterized by randomly distributed dipole‐glass nanodomains embedded within a nonpolar matrix, together with highly disordered and weakly antipolar BO 6 octahedral tilting. The approach can effectively reduce hysteresis losses and enhance breakdown electric field by decreasing domain size and refining grain, yielding an ultra‐high W rec of 15.1 J·cm −3 and a high η of 90.5%, which represents a breakthrough in NaNbO 3 ‐based ceramics with η greater than 90%. This work establishes a mechanism‐driven design principle for advancing next‐generation high‐performance dielectric energy‐storage materials.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Materials Microwave Dielectric Ceramics Synthesis Dielectric materials and actuators

Publication details

Journal / source
Advanced Functional Materials
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
36
Issue
50
Publication date
1 June 2026
Language
EN