Structure–properties correlation in (1 − x )Bi 0.90 Pr 0.10 FeO 3 –( x )Ca 0.5 Sr 0.5 TiO 3 : phase evolution, optical, and electrical properties

Key Points

• To investigate how the structural characteristics of BPFO-CSTO ceramics relate to their electrical and optical properties.
• Conducted structural analysis of BPFO-CSTO ceramics
• Identified coexistence of R3c and Pnma phases
• Performed electrical studies focusing on conduction mechanisms
• Observed increased orthorhombic fraction with structural changes
• Identified hopping and polaron conduction mechanisms
• Found reduced bandgap, indicating photovoltaic potential