Understanding Nanostructure in lead-containing piezoceramics

The aim is the better understand the local (nanoscale) structure of lead based piezoelectric ceramics and identify how this leads to their physical properties, particularly the piezoelectric effect. A model of the cruystal is to be developed that descibes the real physical & chemical iterations & give insight for the fundamental reasons for the local structure & disorder. With a better understanding we will be able to optimise existing materials & improve the search for lead-free alternatives