The defect mechanisms that underpin the high energy density dielectric 0.8BaTiO₃–0.2Bi(Zn₁/₂Ti₁/₂) O₃
were investigated. Characterization of the nominally stoichiometric composition revealed the
presence of a Ti³⁺-related defect center, which is correlated with lower resistivities and an
electrically heterogeneous microstructure. In compositions with 2 mol. % Ba-deficiency, a barium
vacancy-oxygen vacancy...
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Maglione, A. G
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