This book provides an overview of Aurivillius phase layer structured ferroelectrics, a new class of lead-free ferroelectric compounds. These materials have unique structure-dependent properties which makes them a potential candidate for applications in ferroelectric RAM, capacitors, sensors, transducers, actuators and other electronic devices.

With a focus on in-depth classification of Aurivillius phase materials, this book explores the relationship between the unique structure and properties of this family of compounds, analysing their high Curie temperature, high anisotropy and lead-free nature in order to assess the viability of complex perovskites as a replacement for lead-based ferroelectric materials.

Contributing to an active debate in the literature, the book assesses the use of dopants in tailoring the ferroelectric and dielectric properties of BLSFs, explaining how the properties of these compounds can be altered by substituting cations of isovalent and hetrovalent ions. The result is a cohesive account of the electrical, ferroelectric and dielectric properties of Aurivilliius phase oxides that focuses on their role in developing environmentally sustainable compounds.

An essential reference for professionals and academics working in the area of electroceramics, electronic component manufacture, materials science and engineering, this book is also an ideal reference book for research-oriented courses at Graduate, Postgraduate and Doctoral level.

Dr. Oroosa Subohi obtained her Ph.D in Physics from Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal, India in the year 2015. She has authored many articles on ferroelectric and multiferroic ceramics in journals of international repute. She currently works as Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur, India.

Dr. Rajnish Kurchania received his Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering from University of Leeds U.K. in 1998. Recipient of Overseas Research Student (ORS) and Tetley scholarships from UK. He received the prestigious Research Exchange Award from the Royal Academy of Engineering, London, UK, and the UKIERI Thematic Partnership project for collaborative research with the University of Bath, UK. He has authored more than 100 scientific publications in reputed international journals. He currently works as Professor in the Department of Physics, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal, India.