Large piezoelectric anisotropy and enhanced hydrostatic properties of lead metaniobate for high-sensitivity receiving transducers

Key Points

• High piezoelectric anisotropy contributes to the sensitivity of transducers, enhancing performance.
• The hydrostatic properties of lead metaniobate are significantly improved, reaching new thresholds.
• Detailed assessments illustrate the relationship between anisotropy and hydrostatic performance in materials.
• Findings suggest potential advancements in receiving transducer technology based on lead metaniobate.