Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Materials

2011.09–2015.08	PhD in   Materials Science	Queen Mary University of London
2008.09–2011.01	MEng   in Materials Science	University of Science   and Technology Beijing
2009.03–2011.01	MEng   Joint-Supervision	Tsinghua University
2004.09–2008.06	BEng   in Materials Science	Zhengzhou University

   

2023.02–Present	Associate Professor	Shanghai   Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Science
2018.06–2023.01	Assistant Professor	Shanghai Institute of Ceramics,   Chinese Academy of Science
2015.09–2018.05	Application Engineer	Morgan   Advanced Materials

   

[1] L. Wang, X. He, C. Chen, and Z. Yi, All Light Controlled Five State Logic Gates on a Ferroelectric Ceramic Chip. Advanced Materials, 2025, 37(9): 2418023.

[2] Y. Tian, T. Xia, Y. Jia, C. Chen, X. He, L. She, Z. Sun, Y. Wu, W. Ge, T. Lu, L. Jin, and X. Wei, Significantly enhanced photoelectric/photovoltaic performance in AgNbO3-based solid-solution ceramics. Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 2025, 45(11): 117371.

[3] C. Chen, W. Liu, F. Guo, X. He, L. Wang, M.A. Boda, X. Wang, J. Luo, and Z. Yi, Constructing polymorphic phase boundary for high-performance inorganic photostrictive materials. Nature Communications, 2025, 16(1): 2788.

[4] Z. Zheng, L. Zhang, C. Chen, M. Cao, Z. Yi, and H. Liu, Preparation and Photostriction Properties of BiFeO3-BaTiO3 Ceramics. Journal of Wuhan University of Technology-Mater. Sci. Ed., 2024, 39(5): 1079-1086.

[5] L. Zhang, X. He, Z. Zheng, L. Wang, C. Chen, and Z. Yi, Enhancement of electromechanical response in curved antiferroelectric AgNbO3 ceramics by flexoelectric effect. Applied Physics Letters, 2024, 124(19).

[6] L. Wang, F. Zhang, C. Chen, X. He, M.A. Boda, K. Yao, and Z. Yi, Bandgap engineering of BZT-BCT by Mn doping and the emerging strong photo-pyroelectric effect. Nano Energy, 2024, 119: 109081.

[7] L. Wang, F. Yan, J. Pan, X. He, C. Chen, M.A. Boda, and Z. Yi, Boosting the light-driven pyroelectric response of poly(vinylidene difluoride) by constructing Mn-doped BZT-BCT/PVDF composites. Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 2024.

[8] L. Wang, M.A. Boda, C. Chen, X. He, and Z. Yi, Ferroelectric, flexoelectric and photothermal coupling in PVDF-based composites for flexible photoelectric sensors. Materials Horizons, 2024, 11(21): 5295-5303.

[9] Y. Tian, L. Li, Y. Xu, M. Ma, C. Chen, Z. Sun, L. She, G. Chen, T. Wang, W. Ge, X. Wei, and L. Jin, High energy density in Ag0.5Na0.5(Nb1-xTax)O3 antiferroelectric ceramics. Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 2024, 44(12): 6967-6977.

[10] F. Shao, C. Chen, X. He, L. Wang, M.A. Boda, and Z. Yi, Textured Sr2Nb2O7 ceramics: Microstructure design, high temperature ferroelectric and piezoelectric performance. Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 2024, 108(1).

[11] X. He, M.A. Boda, C. Chen, R. Dun, L. Wang, Y. Bao, D. Pang, L. Guo, H. Zeng, Y. Li, and Z. Yi, Ultra-large electromechanical deformation in lead-free piezoceramics at reduced thickness. Mater Horiz, 2024, 11(4): 1079-1087.

[12] C. Chen, W. Liu, X. He, L. Wang, F. Guo, M.A. Boda, X. Wang, A. Trifonov, I. Buchvarov, J. Luo, and Z. Yi, Non-negligible photostriction that accompanies the photoinduced phase transition process in VO2. The Innovation Materials, 2024, 2(3).

[13] M.A. Boda, C. Chen, X. He, L. Wang, and Z. Yi, Photostriction in CaTiO3 ceramics under the illumination of a light emitting diode. Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 2024, 12(5): 1792-1798.

[14] L. Wang, C. Chen, X. He, K. Yao, and Z.G. Yi, Non-stoichiometric BZT-BCT ferroelectrics with visible/near-infrared photoresponse for broadband photodetection. Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 2023, 106(1): 389-398.

[15] Y. Tian, Y. Jia, X. Wang, L. Li, J. Geng, T. Wang, Y. Xu, L. Jin, Y. Bao, C. Chen, L. Zhang, M. Ma, X. Wei, and W. Ge, Morphotropic phase boundary, polymorphic phases and enhanced electrostrain/piezoelectricity in Ag1-xKxNbO3 solid-solution ceramics. Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 2023.

[16] C.X. Li, X. Li, X.Y. Chen, C. Chen, L. Zhao, and N. Ma, Ti3+ self-doping in BaTiO3 ceramic for multi-sensor applications: reduced bandgap with maintained ferroelectric properties. Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 2023.

[17] C.X. Li, C. Chen, L. Zhao, and N. Ma, Self-Powered Bipolar Photodetector Based on a Ce-BaTiO3 PTCR Semiconductor for Logic Gates. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2023, 15(19): 23402-23411.

[18] Z.Y. Dai, C. Chen, G.S. Wang, Y.N. Lyu, and N. Ma, Bandgap-tuned barium bismuth niobate double perovskite for self-powered photodetectors with a full-spectrum response. Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 2023, 11(2): 574-582.

[19] C. Chen, W. Liu, F. Zhang, X. He, H. Fang, X. Li, Y. Gong, X. Wang, J. Luo, C.D. Ling, and Z. Yi, Discovery of photoinduced bidirectional shape deformation in inorganic solid. Matter, 2023, 6(1): 175-192.

[20] M.A. Boda, C. Chen, X. He, L. Wang, and Z. Yi, High photostrictive efficiency of Mg3V2O8 ceramics under visible light illumination. Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 2023, 106(6): 3584-3593.

[21] L. Li-Xin, C. Chen, L. Zi-Hao, W. Fei-Fei, L. Yun, and Y. Zhi-Guo, Controllable Synthesis, Polar Behavior and Photoelectric Properties of BiOCl Microplates. CHINESE JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL CHEMISTRY, 2022, 41(3): 2203077-2203084.

[22] X. He, C. Chen, L. Wang, Y. Gong, R. Dun, F. Zhang, Y. Wu, H. Zeng, Y. Li, and Z. Yi, Giant electromechanical response in layered ferroelectrics enabled by asymmetric ferroelastic switching. Materials Today, 2022, 58: 48-56.

[23] X. He, C. Chen, M.A. Boda, F.Q. Zhang, Y.Y. Gong, H.R. Zeng, and Z.G. Yi, Textured Bi4Ti3O12 Ceramics: One-Step Spark Plasma Sintering and Their Single-Crystal-Like Polar Anisotropy. Advanced Engineering Materials, 2022, 24(9): 2200058.

[24] Z. Dong, C. Chen, K. Wen, X. Zhao, X. Guo, Z. Zhou, G. Chang, Y. Zhang, and Y. Dong, A Freestanding Chitin-Derived Hierarchical Nanocomposite for Developing Electrodes in Future Supercapacitor Industry. Polymers, 2022, 14(1): 195.

[25] C. Chen, X. He, L. Wang, W. Cao, M.A. Boda, and Z. Yi, Enhanced Self-Biased Photoelectric Performance of BiVO4 Ceramics via Nitrogen Doping. Energy & Fuels, 2022, 36(19): 11542-11549.

[26] X. Li, C. Chen, F.Q. Zhang, H.L. Fang, X.T. Huang, and Z.G. Yi, Photostriction of Ferrites Under Visible Light. Acs Applied Electronic Materials, 2021, 3(6): 2534-2542.

[27] L. Li, M.A. Boda, C. Chen, F. Wang, Y. Liu, and Z. Yi, BiOBr Micro–Nanosheets: Controllable Synthesis and Piezoelectric and Photoelectric Properties. Crystal Growth & Design, 2021, 21(12): 7179-7185.

[28] X. He, C. Chen, H. Zeng, Y. Li, Q. Yang, and Z. Yi, Bismuth layer-structured ferroelectrics with non-sheet-like polyhedral microstructures. Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 2021, 104(8): 4041-4048.

[29] X. He, C. Chen, Y.Y. Gong, H.R. Zeng, and Z.G. Yi, Bi2WO6 lead-free ferroelectrics: microstructure design, polar behavior and photovoltaic performance. Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 2021, 9(24): 7539-+.

[30] H. Fang, C. Chen, F. Zhang, M. Cao, and Z. Yi, Significant photostrictive response in lead-free Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3 ceramics under visible light illumination. Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 2021, 104(8): 4033-4040.

[31] Z. DONG, X. LI, C. CHEN, M. CAO, and Z. YI, Photostriction of NBT-BNT Ceramics. Journal of Inorganic Materials, 2021, 36(3): 277-282.

[32] C. Chen and Z.G. Yi, Photostrictive Effect: Characterization Techniques, Materials, and Applications. Advanced Functional Materials, 2021, 31(22): 2010706.

[33] M.A. Boda, X. He, C. Chen, and Z. Yi, Visible light photostriction in Kagome staircase zinc ortho-vanadate. Applied Physics Letters, 2021, 119(22): 221905.

[34] H. Lin, W.T. Xu, H.T. Zhang, C. Chen, Y.F. Zhou, and Z.G. Yi, Origin of high dielectric performance in fine grain-sized CaCu3Ti4O12 materials. Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 2020, 40(54): 1957-1966.

[35] X. Li, C. Chen, F. Zhang, X. Huang, and Z. Yi, Large visible-light-driven photostriction in Bi(Ni2/3Nb1/3)O3–PbTiO3 ferroelectrics. APL Materials, 2020, 8(6): 061111.

[36] X. Li, C. Chen, F. Zhang, X. Huang, and Z. Yi, Giant photostriction of CaCu3Ti4O12 ceramics under visible light illumination. Applied Physics Letters, 2020, 116(11): 112901.

[37] Y. Gong, X. He, C. Chen, and Z. Yi, Composition-dependent phase evolution and enhanced electrostrain properties of (Bi0.5Na0.5)TiO3–BaTiO3–Bi(Li0.5Ta0.5)O3 lead-free ceramics. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2020, 818: 152822.

[38] Y. Gong, C. Chen, F. Zhang, X. He, H. Zeng, Q. Yang, Y. Li, and Z. Yi, Ferroelectric photovoltaic and flexo‐photovoltaic effects in (1− x )(Bi 0.5Na0.5)TiO3‐xBiFeO3 systems under visible light. Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 2020, 103(8): 4363-4372.

[39] C. Chen, X. Li, T. Lu, Y. Liu, and Z. Yi, Reinvestigation of the photostrictive effect in lanthanum‐modified lead zirconate titanate ferroelectrics. Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 2020, 103(8): 4074-4082.

[40] D. Pang, X. Liu, X. He, C. Chen, J. Zheng, and Z. Yi, Anomalous photovoltaic effect in Bi(Ni2/3Ta1/3)O3-PbTiO3 ferroelectric solid solutions. Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 2019, 102(6): 3448-3456.

[41] P. Long, C. Chen, D. Pang, X. Liu, and Z. Yi, Optical, electrical, and photoelectric properties of nitrogen-doped perovskite ferroelectric BaTiO3

 ceramics. Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 2019, 102(4): 1741-1747.

[42] X. He, C. Chen, C. Li, H. Zeng, and Z. Yi, Ferroelectric, Photoelectric, and Photovoltaic Performance of Silver Niobate Ceramics. Advanced Functional Materials, 2019, 29(28): 1900918.

[43] Y. Gong, X. He, C. Chen, and Z. Yi, Large electric field-induced strain in ternary Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3-BaTiO3-Sr2MnSbO6 lead-free ceramics. Ceramics International, 2019, 45(6): 7173-7179.

[44] C. Chen, Z. Gao, H. Yan, and M.J. Reece, Crystallographic Structure and Ferroelectricity of (AxLa1−x)2Ti2O7 (A = Sm and Eu) Solid Solutions with High Tc. Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 2016, 99(2): 523-530.

[45] C. Chen, H. Ning, S. Lepadatu, M. Cain, H. Yan, and M.J. Reece, Ferroelectricity in Dion–Jacobson ABiNb2O7(A = Rb, Cs) compounds. J. Mater. Chem. C, 2015, 3(1): 19-22.

[46] C. Chen, Q. Jiang, X. Wei, I. Abrahams, H. Yan, and M.J. Reece, Three Layer Perovskite-Like Structured Pr3Ti2TaO11 Ferroelectrics with Super-High Curie Point. Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 2014, 97(11): 3624-3630.

[47] Z. Gao, H. Ning, C. Chen, R. Wilson, B. Shi, H. Ye, H. Yan, and M.J. Reece, The Effect of Barium Substitution on the Ferroelectric Properties of Sr2Nb2O7 Ceramics. Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 2012: n/a-n/a.

[48] C. Chen, B.P. Zhang, D.W. Liu, and Z.H. Ge, Thermoelectric properties of CuyBixSb2-x-yTe3 alloys fabricated by mechanical alloying and spark plasma sintering. Intermetallics, 2012, 25: 131-135.

[49] D.W. Liu, J.F. Li, C. Chen, and B.P. Zhang, Effects of SiC Nanodispersion on the Thermoelectric Properties of p-Type and n-Type Bi2Te3-Based Alloys. Journal of Electronic Materials, 2011, 40(5): 992-998.

[50] Z.H. Ge, B.P. Zhang, P.P. Shang, Y.Q. Yu, C. Chen, and J.F. Li, Enhancing Thermoelectric Properties of Polycrystalline Bi2S3 by Optimizing a Ball-Milling Process. Journal of Electronic Materials, 2011, 40(5): 1087-1094.

[51] C. Chen, D.W. Liu, B.P. Zhang, and J.F. Li, Enhanced Thermoelectric Properties Obtained by Compositional Optimization in p-Type BixSb2-xTe3 Fabricated by Mechanical Alloying and Spark Plasma Sintering. Journal of Electronic Materials, 2011, 40(5): 942-947.

[52] D.W. Liu, J.F. Li, C. Chen, B.P. Zhang, and L.L. Li, Fabrication and evaluation of microscale thermoelectric modules of Bi2Te3-based alloys. Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 2010, 20(12).

Ferroelectric, piezoelectric, photoelectric, photovoltaic and photostriction of ferroelectric ceramics.