Turner Laboratory for Electroceramics
Recently completed studies included optimizing the firing processes to promote preferential growth in films and bulk oxides; studying microstructures and composition control in conjunction with properties. The current research activities include characterizing electromechical properties of ceramics and thin films; and studying mechanisms responsible for charge losses in ferroelectrics known as fatigue.
The Turner Laboratory is equipped to facilitate research in the above areas and in electroceramics research, in general. Some of its facilities include a thermal analysis facility with a temperature vs. capacitance setup, a ferroelectric testing station, a RF/DC sputtering unit, a evaporation chamber, the capability to perform a.c. and d.c. electrical measurements, and a variety conventional furnaces.
The Beckman Particle analyzer is available for use through collaboration with MSE Faculty.