Publication date: 15th December 2025
Ba(ZrxTi1–x)O3 ceramics, belonging to the perovskite family, are highly valued in modern electronics due to their ferroelectric and dielectric properties as well as their tunability. In this study, the influence of varying Zr/Ti ratios on the crystal structure and functional parameters of ceramics synthesized by the conventional solid-state method was examined. XRD analyses, microstructural observations, and dielectric measurements demonstrated modifications in the microstructure and controlled shifts in the phase transition temperature. The degree of titanium substitution by Zr⁴⁺ ions significantly affects the dielectric permittivity and the nature of the ferroelectric transformation, enabling the tailoring of ceramic properties for various technological applications. The obtained results confirm that BZT materials, due to their broad tunability and lead-free composition, represent a promising and environmentally friendly alternative for modern electronic devices. Furthermore, the systematic compositional control provides insight into structure–property relationships essential for optimizing performance in capacitors, actuators, and other multifunctional devices applications.
