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Emergent properties at oxide interfaces controlled by ferroelectric polarization

Journal Article · · npj Computational Materials

Abstract

Ferroelectric materials are characterized by the spontaneous polarization switchable by the applied fields, which can act as a “gate” to control various properties of ferroelectric/insulator interfaces. Here we review the recent studies on the modulation of oxide hetero-/homo-interfaces by ferroelectric polarization. We discuss the potential applications of recently developed four-dimensional scanning transmission electron microscopy and how it can provide insights into the fundamental understanding of ferroelectric polarization-induced phenomena and stimulate future computational studies. Finally, we give the outlook for the potentials, the challenges, and the opportunities for the contribution of materials computation to future progress in the area.

Research Organization:
Univ. of California, Irvine, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC)
DOE Contract Number:
SC0014430
OSTI ID:
1851927
Journal Information:
npj Computational Materials, Vol. 7, Issue 1; ISSN 2057-3960
Publisher:
Nature Publishing Group
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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