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EPSRC Reference:	GR/N05970/01
Title:	FERROELECTRIC COMPOSITE SOL-GEL FABRICATION
Principal Investigator:	Whatmore, Professor RW
Other Investigators:	White, Professor NM
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Project Partners:	BAE Systems Servocell (PBT LTD) University of Oulu
Department:	Sch of Industrial and Manufacturing Scie
Organisation:	Cranfield University
Scheme:	Standard Research (Pre-FEC)
Starts:	01 January 2000	Ends:	30 June 2003	Value (£):	220,504
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:	Materials Synthesis & Growth
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:	Electronics
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The programme is a study of the modified 'composite' spin coating technique for the fabrication of high-quality ferroelectric films. The difference from conventional sol-gel spin coating is the formation of a stable suspension of ferroelectric powder within a matching sol. It is this 'composite' which is spun, allowing individual layers, each several microns in thickness, to be deposited. The proposal will focus on the realisation of both PZT and PST films, targeting the attainment of piezoelectric and pyroelectric properties appropriate to device applications. Novel modifications to the process are outlined which aim to increase film densification, whilst minimising second 'inactive' phases. The patterning of the films will be assessed, using novel photolithographic processing and screen printing.
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