Non-traditional precursor solutions for production of ferroelectric th
in films have been developed for PXZT (X = L, N, S), SBT, and PMN syst
ems. For PXZT and SBT, pyridine is a key solvent, wherein, it both sol
ubilizes and reduces the reactivity of the individual components of th
e solution. Further control of the final films has been obtained using
novel tailor-made precursors to dictate their properties.