The design of microstructures is essential for tailoring the microwave dielectric properties of ceramics, yet the structure–property relationships in tetragonal scheelite-structured ceramics remain insufficiently understood. In this study, first-principles calculations combined with experiments were used to systematically investigate the interrelations among the sintering behavior, crystal structure, electrical characteristics, bond characteristics, and dielectric performance of NaSrLnMo3O12 (Ln = Ce, Pr, Eu, Y, and Yb) ceramics. All the compositions crystallized into a tetragonal scheelite structure (space group I41/a) and exhibited favorable dielectric properties with optimal sintering temperatures of 775–925 °C, εr = 9.8–10.34, Q×f = 30,487–69,445 GHz, and τf = −20.55–(−44.24) ppm/°C. The increase in εr originated mainly from the increased ionicity of the Na/Sr/Ln–O bonds, whereas the increase in Q×f was attributed to the increased lattice energy of the Mo–O bonds, increased bond valence, and reduced ionic/electricity disorder. The negative shift in τf was primarily linked to the increased linear thermal expansion coefficient αL of the Na/Sr/Ln–O bonds. Furthermore, the electrical characteristics and relaxation mechanisms were examined, and the dielectric response in the terahertz range was confirmed. Finally, NaSrCeMo3O12 was employed to design and fabricate two antenna devices, verifying its potential for high-frequency communication. This work provides a systematic understanding of the role of Ln in optimizing the dielectric properties of tetragonal scheelite ceramics and clarifies the microscopic mechanisms underlying their performance.
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Journal of Advanced Ceramics 2025, 14(11): 9221179
Published: 01 December 2025
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