Lead free KNN/P(VDF-TrFE) 0-3 pyroelectric composite films and its infrared sensor

(K0.5Na0.5)NbO3 (KNN)/[P(VDF-TrFE)70:30] composite thick films with different KNN weight ratios have been fabricated and the effect of KNN mass content on the material structure and properties have been studied in this paper. Properties of the infrared sensor based KNN/[P(VDF-TrFE)70:30] composite thick film were also systematically studied. It was found that the sample containing 30 wt.% KNN show optimal properties for pyroelectric appliance and the highest pyroelectric coefficient was 63 μCm−2 K−1. Infrared sensors using 30 wt.% KNN-70 wt.%[P(VDF-TrFE)70:30] show highest detectivity (D∗ = 3.21 × 108 cm Hz1/2 W−1) at 137.3 Hz, indicating it is an promising candidate in lead-free quick response infrared detectors.