journal article·2025-11

Multiscale microstructure engineering enables simultaneous enhancement of energy storage and efficiency lead-free ceramics

Wenjing Shi, Fukang Chen, Leiyang Zhang, Yule Yang, Can Tian, Vladimir Shur, Gang Liu, Ruiyi Jing, Li Jin

Acta Materialia· Volume 300
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