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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Solid State Physics

Background:

  • Flexible, transparent electromechanical devices require functionalized thin, flexible glass with piezoelectric oxides.
  • Previous methods successfully crystallized lead zirconate titanate (PZT) on rigid glass using flash lamp annealing, preserving substrate integrity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a two-step flash lamp annealing process for PZT films on thin, flexible Schott AF 32 eco and Corning Willow glass.
  • To demonstrate the significance of heat management during flash lamp annealing.
  • To present a method for orienting perovskite thin films during flash lamp annealing.

Main Methods:

  • A two-step flash lamp annealing process was developed for 100 μm thick Schott AF 32 eco and Corning Willow glass.
  • Heat management during flash lamp annealing was critically evaluated.
  • A technique for controlling perovskite thin film orientation during flash lamp annealing was demonstrated.

Main Results:

  • The process yielded 540 nm thick PZT films with a morphotropic phase boundary composition.
  • Achieved a relative permittivity (εr) of 330 and a dielectric loss of 8.4%.
  • Obtained a piezoelectric coefficient (e33,f) of 5.5 C/m².

Conclusions:

  • The study demonstrates the feasibility of producing transparent piezoelectric films on flexible glass substrates.
  • This advancement paves the way for novel flexible and transparent electromechanical devices.
  • The developed process is compatible with roll-to-roll manufacturing, enhancing scalability.