Published online by Cambridge University Press: 10 February 2011
In order to introduce ferroelectricity into structural ceramics, we synthesized novel ceramic composites containing submicron sized perovskite-type ferroelectrics (ceramic / perovskite-type ferroelectrics nanocomposites). Although perovskite compounds easily react with other ceramics, MgO/BaTiO3 nanocomposites were successfully fabricated using conventional sintering technique. The microstructure of nanocomposites and the phase stability of the dispersed BaTiO3 particulate are discussed.