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Ultrathin BiFeO₃ breaks the 30 nm limit, delivering fourfold stronger piezoelectricity

  • March 17, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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Ultrathin BiFeO₃ breaks the 30 nm limit, delivering fourfold stronger piezoelectricity
Piezoelectric materials, which convert mechanical stress into electricity and vice versa, are essential components in sensors, actuators, and energy-harvesting devices. However, the best piezoelectric materials, such as lead zirconate titanate (PZT), are toxic because they contain lead—prompting a search for lead-free alternatives.

Originally published at Phys.org

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