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Mehmet Sanlialp, Christian Molin, Vladimir V Shvartsman

    IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control
    |July 23, 2016
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    Directly measuring the electrocaloric effect (ECE) in ferroelectric materials is crucial for solid-state refrigeration. This study modified a calorimeter to achieve direct ECE measurements, reporting significant temperature changes in novel ceramic samples.

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