journal article·2026-02

Machine Learning‐Driven Ultra‐High Energy Storage Performance in Ferro‐Superparaelectric Capacitors

Zixiong Sun, Liming Diwu, Ruyue Gao, Peiyao Sun, Hongmei Jing, Sizhao Huang, Ye Tian, Zhuo Wang, Li Jin, Daniel Q. Tan

Advanced Functional Materials· Volume 36· Issue 10
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Abstract

Abstract The development of high‐performance lead‐free dielectric capacitors based on BCZT ceramics has traditionally relied on compositional doping to enhance energy storage density and efficiency, though this strategy introduces considerable uncertainties. In this study, a machine learning‐assisted screening strategy is implemented, utilizing a AdaBoost model to predict the recoverable energy density of (1– x )BCZT– x BNZN ceramics. It is found that compositions with doping levels above 0.10 display superparaelectric (SPE) behavior at room temperature, and an optimized relaxor‐ferroelectric composition with 0.15 BNZN is identified by the model as having outstanding energy storage potential. The viscous polymer process (VPP) is subsequently employed, leading to further improvement in dielectric properties and the unprecedented formation of a core‐shell structure within the grains. Consequently, a record energy density of 11.6 J cm −3 with 92% efficiency and an ultrahigh breakdown electric field of 700 kV cm −1 is achieved in a superparaelectric relaxor ferroelectric (SPE‐RFE). Moreover, a discharge energy density of ≈3.2 J cm −3 at an ultrafast rate of 34 ns at 150 °C is demonstrated. Superior temperature, frequency, and fatigue stability highlight the potential of these ceramics for extreme environment applications, opening new avenues for advanced lead‐free dielectric energy storage materials.
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OpenAlex topics: Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Materials · Dielectric materials and actuators · Multiferroics and related materials

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Affiliations

School of Electronic Information and Artificial Intelligence Shaanxi University of Science and Technology Xi'an 710021 P. R. China

School of Materials Science and Engineering Shaanxi University of Science and Technology Xi'an 710021 P. R. China

Department of Biology Shenzhen MSU‐BIT University Shen Zhen 51817 P. R. China

School of Physics and Information Technology Shaanxi Normal University Xi'an 710119 P. R. China

Physikalisches Institut and Würzburg‐Dresden Cluster of Excellence ct. qmat Julius‐Maximilians‐Universität Würzburg 97074 Würzburg Germany

Electronic Materials Research Laboratory Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education School of Electronic Science and Engineering Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an Xi'an 710049 P. R. China

MSE and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Materials and Technologies for Energy Conversion Guangdong Technion – Israel Institute of Technology Shantou Guangdong 515063 P. R. China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China

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