Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jun Zhang, Wuhong Xue, Tiancong Su, Huihui Ji, Guowei Zhou, Fengxian Jiang, Zhiyong Quan, Xiaohong Xu
Summary: The study focused on room-temperature multiferroic material GFO with ferrimagnetism, fabricating a thin film on a single-crystal substrate to demonstrate reversible and nonvolatile nanoscale magnetic domain reversal under purely electrical fields. The results showed a high potential for GFO thin film in next-generation magnetoelectric multifunctional devices.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Moein Adnani, Melissa Gooch, Liangzi Deng, Stefano Agrestini, Javier Herrero-Martin, Hung-Cheng Wu, Chung-Kai Chang, Taha Salavati-fard, Narayan Poudel, Jose Luis Garcia-Munoz, Samira Daneshmandi, Zheng Wu, Lars C. Grabow, Yen-Chung Lai, Hung-Duen Yang, Eric Pellegrin, Ching-Wu Chu
Summary: HoFeWO6 exhibits multiferroicity and magnetoelectric (ME) coupling, with electric polarization onset at 17.8 K and antiferromagnetic ordering. The compound shows metamagnetic behavior at low temperatures directly related to dielectric properties, with a magnetocapacitance (MC) effect observed. X-ray diffraction results confirm the noncentrosymmetric polar structure and suggest Fe3+ cations are antiferromagnetically ordered in a noncollinear fashion. The observed MC effect, change in polarization by magnetic field, and direct correspondence with magnetization support strong ME coupling in HoFeWO6.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mengmeng Zhao, Chao Jin, Wei Sun, Wenya Zhai, Fengzhu Ren, Bing Wang
Summary: This work demonstrates an effective method for achieving non-volatile electrical control of two-dimensional magnets. By constructing a heterostructure of BiFeO3 and KNbO3, the magnetic order of BiFeO3 can be changed, showing strong magnetoelectric coupling properties.
RESULTS IN PHYSICS
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Chen Chen, Siqi Zhong, Guiyun Sun, Yulin Zhang, Yiwen Ding, Keju Ren, Huan Li, Rongli Gao, Xiaoling Deng, Wei Cai, Zhenhua Wang, Chunlin Fu, Xiang Lei, Gang Chen
Summary: Composite multiferroic materials, due to their unique magnetoelectric coupling effect, have significant potential in multifunctional devices. This study presents a novel composite multiferroic material system called multiferroic fluids, which are created by dispersing multiferroic particles in an insulating base fluid and exhibit a strong magnetoelectric coupling effect under external fields. The magnetoelectric coupling effect is achieved through the arrangement of multiferroic particles into chain-like structures under magnetic or electric fields, resulting in induced polarization. Based on their magnetoelectric and rheological properties, multiferroic fluids are believed to have potential applications in various fields such as magnetoelectric storage, sensors, and photovoltaics, but further research is needed.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
A. Plyushch, D. Lewin, A. Sokal, R. Grigalaitis, V. V. Shvartsman, J. Macutkevic, S. Salamon, H. Wende, K. N. Lapko, P. P. Kuzhir, D. C. Lupascu, J. Banys
Summary: Bulk BaTiO3-xCoFe2O4 (x = 0.1 - 0.6) magnetoelectric composites with high purity and excellent dielectric and magnetic properties were prepared using the phosphate bonded ceramics approach. The dielectric properties were influenced by composition-dependent relaxations and anomalies at different frequencies, while the magnetic properties were limited by the size of CoFe2O4 particles. The measured direct magnetoelectric coupling coefficient was higher than that of conventionally sintered ceramics and comparable to that of core-shell structures.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sukhendu Sadhukhan, Abhik S. Mahapatra, Ayan Mitra, Pabitra K. Chakrabarti
Summary: Nanocrystalline holmium orthoferrite (HoFeO3) was synthesized using the chemical sol-gel technique. Structural investigation and magnetization measurements revealed its multiferroic behavior, establishing its candidacy for multiferroic applications in M-E devices.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
H. Wu, H. Ao, W. Li, Z. Zeng, R. Gao, C. Fu, G. Chen, X. Deng, Z. Wang, X. Lei, W. Cai
Summary: BST and CCFO nanopowders were prepared by different methods and used to create BST-CCFO multiferroic fluids with various mass ratios. Interestingly, the multiferroic fluid formed a chain structure under the external magnetic field, enhancing the magnetoelectric performance significantly.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Adrian Begue, Miguel Ciria
Summary: This study demonstrates a structure with a giant magnetoelectric coupling coefficient, showing a value of 15 x 10(-6) s m(-1) at room temperature, which is a 2-fold increment over the previous highest value. The structure can switch the spatial orientation of the magnetization vector with the application of an electric field and exhibits switchable uniaxial magnetoelastic anisotropy, making it ideal for low-energy-consuming spintronic applications.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
You Ba, Shihao Zhuang, Yike Zhang, Yutong Wang, Yang Gao, Hengan Zhou, Mingfeng Chen, Weideng Sun, Quan Liu, Guozhi Chai, Jing Ma, Ying Zhang, Huanfang Tian, Haifeng Du, Wanjun Jiang, Cewen Nan, Jia-Mian Hu, Yonggang Zhao
Summary: Our work demonstrates the electric-field control of skyrmions through strain-mediated magnetoelectric coupling in ferromagnetic/ferroelectric multiferroic heterostructures. Experimental results show non-volatile creation and annihilation of multiple skyrmions, indicating potential for more energy-efficient spintronics.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xin Li, Yu Yun, Arashdeep Singh Thind, Yuewei Yin, Qiang Li, Wenbin Wang, Alpha T. N'Diaye, Corbyn Mellinger, Xuanyuan Jiang, Rohan Mishra, Xiaoshan Xu
Summary: This study investigates the electrical modulation of magnetic states in single-phase multiferroic materials using domain-wall magnetoelectric (ME) coupling. Results show that the domain-wall ME effect is dramatically enhanced when the separation between ferroelectric (FE) domain walls shrinks below the characteristic width of the antiferromagnetic (AFM) domain walls. These findings suggest that the domain-wall ME effect is capable of electrical control of magnetization.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Chuyu Song, Kaixin Guo, Xu Wang, Ruirui Cui, Chaoyong Deng
Summary: Multiferroic materials, such as the three-layer heterojunction studied in this work, exhibit excellent ferroelectricity, ferromagnetism, and magnetoelectric coupling properties. The maximum in-plane magnetoelectric coupling coefficient reached a value of approximately 55 mV cm(-1) Oe(-1) at 630 Oe, demonstrating strong potential for use in modern multifunctional devices.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Lauren M. Garten, Margo L. Staruch, Konrad Bussmann, James Wollmershauser, Peter Finkel
Summary: The study demonstrates that magnetoelectric coupling can be significantly enhanced in specific heterostructures by simultaneously applying multiple strain engineering approaches. This enhancement is achieved by optimizing magnetization reorientation through magnetic anisotropy strain and the use of multilayered magnetic materials, as well as modifying domain-mediated magnetization switching through voltage-induced magnetoelastic anisotropy. The findings of this research are important for realizing energy-efficient magnetoelectric applications.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hamed Sharifi Dehsari, Morteza Hassanpour Amiri, Kamal Asadi
Summary: Experimental realization of thin films with significant room-temperature magnetoelectric coupling coefficient α(ME) without an external DC magnetic field has been challenging. Here, large α(ME) of 750 +/- 30 mV Oe(-1) cm(-1) is achieved in multiferroic polymer nanocomposites (MPCs) thin films. The MPCs consist of PMMA-grafted cobalt-ferrite nanoparticles uniformly dispersed in piezoelectric polymer P(VDF-TrFE). Nanoparticle agglomeration is reduced by surface functionalization with PMMA, enabling the uniform dispersion of nanoparticles in submicrometer thin films. This research can promote the development of flexible and printable multiferroic electronic devices for sensing and memory applications.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Le Fang, Chen Chen, A. Sundaresan, Chandrabhas Narayana, Nikita Ter-Oganessian, A. P. Pyatakov, Shixun Cao, Jincang Zhang, Wei Ren
Summary: The study utilized first-principles electronic structure calculations to investigate the conductivity properties of the CdTiO3/BaTiO3 (CTO/BTO) superlattice interface. The controllable conductivity at the interface was predicted, and the effect of polarization direction and strength on conductivity was analyzed. It was found that maximizing the superlattice polarization can be achieved by increasing the fraction of CdTiO3 layers.
Article
Physics, Applied
Morteza Hassanpour Amiri, Hamed Sharifi Dehsari, Kamal Asadi
Summary: This article outlines the measurement theory for a multiferroic capacitor using the lock-in technique and proposes a method to remove parasitic effects and retrieve the actual multiferroic signal.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Xiao-Chen Na, Nan Si, Feng-Ge Zhang, Wei Jiang
Summary: Using an effective field theory with correlations, the magnetic properties of an octahedral chain described by a mixed spin Ising model were investigated. Unique phenomena were observed, such as multiple hysteresis loops, saturation magnetization, and reverse flip of the magnetization plateaus. These findings are important for further understanding the magnetic properties of one-dimensional systems and could have potential applications in spin device design.
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Xin Su, Nan Si, Wei Jiang, Wei-Chun Gao, Feng-Ge Zhang
Summary: A bilayer nano-stanene-like structure with Ruderman-Kittel-Kasuya-Yoshida (RKKY) coupling described by the Ising model is proposed. The study uses effective-field theory with correlations to investigate the magnetic and thermodynamic properties. It is found that the exchange coupling, longitudinal magnetic field, number of non-magnetic layers, and anisotropies significantly influence the magnetization, specific heat, and internal energy. Different saturation magnetizations are observed on the magnetization curve. The variation in the system blocking temperature is also studied. These results provide theoretical guidance for the magnetic investigation of nanomaterials with RKKY coupling.
COMMUNICATIONS IN THEORETICAL PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Nan Si, Yin-Yan Guan, Wei-Chun Gao, An-Bang Guo, Yan-Li Zhang, Wei Jiang
Summary: Phase diagrams and temperature dependences of magnetizations in a coronene-like lattice are studied using the effective-field theory with correlations. The spin-3/2 and 2 atoms in the superlattice with double-layer Ising model are considered, including transverse field and anisotropy. Novel features such as compensation and reentrant behaviors in ferrimagnetic properties are found in such systems.
PHYSICA A-STATISTICAL MECHANICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Physics, Condensed Matter
Nan Si, Zhao-Ming Lu, Ji-Yan Liang, Jing Meng, Feng-Ge Zhang, Wei Jiang
Summary: This paper investigates the magnetic characteristics of two sizes of surface-decorated nanoclusters based on effective field theory with correlations. Magnetic phenomena and reentrant behavior in the phase diagram are observed.
PHYSICA B-CONDENSED MATTER
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wei Jiang, Xinxin Zhu, Renzhi Huang, Shu Zhao, Xinming Fan, Min Ling, Chengdu Liang, Liguang Wang
Summary: This study investigates the correlation between electrode microstructure and electrochemical behaviors through different electrode designs. It reveals a positive correlation between particle size and mass fraction in electrode design. Well interconnected active particles and solid electrolytes construct highly percolated ionic/electronic transfer networks, which determine the overall electrochemical properties.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ye Zhu, Chang-Chang Li, Nan Si, Na Zhang, Wei Jiang, An-Bang Guo
Summary: In this study, the spin wave spectra of a graphene-like magnetic film with six sublattices were calculated using spin wave theory and the Green's function method. The effects of exchange coupling, anisotropy, and spin quantum number on the energy gap and resonance frequency of the system were investigated, revealing a method to adjust them.
JOURNAL OF MAGNETISM AND MAGNETIC MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kai-Le Shi, Wei Jiang, Nan Si
Summary: Unique magnetic behavior of a Kagome-like nanoparticle with a ferromagnetic exchange coupling described by the mixed-spin (5/2, 3/2) Ising model was studied using effective-field theory with correlations. The magnetization, specific heat, and magnetization plateaus were found to be influenced by exchange coupling, transverse magnetic field, and anisotropies. The magnetization reversal was observed as magnetization plateaus on the magnetization curves. Magnetic susceptibility and specific heat curves showed interesting two-peak behavior due to the influence of various parameters. Possible cases of depressed saturation magnetization in the Kagome-like nanoparticle were also examined.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Jin-Qiu Hu, Yi-Bin Jiang, Wei Jiang
Summary: The mixed spin-5/2 and spin-1 Ising model is introduced to describe two trimer-decorated graphene-like nanoparticles. The magnetic behaviors of these models are studied using an effective field theory incorporating correlations. Several distinct features are observed when considering typical parameters, such as simultaneous transverse magnetic field and anisotropy. The stability of magnetizations is determined by the principle of lowest energy, while the compensation and multiple phase temperatures for magnetization curves depend on various physical parameters. Finally, the dynamic magnetic behavior of the system under periodically oscillating magnetic field is reported.
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Kai-Le Shi, Xing-Wei Quan, Wei Jiang
Summary: The hysteresis and thermodynamic properties of a bilayer graphene-like ring with edge decorated by a ferrimagnetic mixed-spin Ising model were studied using effective-field theory. The results showed the significant influence of anisotropy, magnetic field, and exchange coupling on hysteresis behaviors and magnetic quantities.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ping Zhang, Xiujie Yue, Yeran Gao, Zhenyong Lin, Shunxiang Wang, Songting Zhang
Summary: This paper investigates the strengthening mechanism of highspeed cutting and solid particle-entrained waterjet peening (HSC-WJP) composite reinforcement on 7075-T6 aluminum alloy. The research results show that composite reinforcement can improve surface quality, reduce surface pits and roughness, and decrease the size of precipitation-free zone (PFZ) at grain boundaries.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sangyoon Lee, Hwi Yoon, Sanghun Lee, Seung-min Chung, Hyungjun Kim
Summary: The wettability of metal oxides, particularly HfO2 thin films deposited via atomic layer deposition, and its correlation with surface free energy have been studied. It was found that surface oxygen species significantly affect the intrinsic hydrophilicity of HfO2 thin films, and the crystalline orientations also evolve with film thickness.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Changdong Yin, Yiwen Wu, Zhou Xu, Dongdong Ye, Jun Yao, Jianjun Chen, Qiang Liu, Xin Ge, Meiling Ding
Summary: This study proposed a new strategy to indirectly estimate the hydrogen diffusivity of metallic materials under tensile stress by combining the electrochemical hydrogen permeation test (EHPT), the hydrogen diffusion descriptive equation based on Fick's law, and hydrogen pre-charged tensile test. The results showed that the hydrogen permeation curve obtained was highly approximate to the theoretical trend. The hydrogen embrittlement (HE) susceptibility of the specimens increased with increasing stress.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Huan Luo, Wei-yi Wang, Xin Yu, Xian-jun Lei, Lang Liu, Guo-zheng Zha, Wen-long Jiang, Bin Yang, Bao-qiang Xu
Summary: Separating selenium and tellurium is a general challenge in material and non-ferrous metallurgical industries. This paper proposes a novel method that achieved efficient separation of selenium and tellurium using gas-liquid equilibrium phase diagram and valence regulation-vacuum gasification technique.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Fan Zhang, Rong Xin Wang, Aiqin Tian, Fangzhi Li, Jianping Liu, Hui Yang
Summary: Deposition of Pd/Pt/Au three-layer films on p-GaN under high and ultra-high vacuum conditions was studied to investigate the electrical contact properties. Linear I-V curves were observed in samples deposited under ultra-high vacuum conditions, while nonlinear I-V characteristics were obtained in samples deposited under high vacuum conditions. The study also found that the samples deposited under high vacuum conditions had higher amounts of oxygen and Pd oxide. The oxide layer had an additional influence on the electrical characteristics of the Pd/Pt/Au/p-GaN contact.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hongli Liu, Chengzhe Liu, Ying Sui, Zhongxian Liu, Tiangang Zhang, Zhiqiang Zhang, Shuang Sun, Jianwei Jia
Summary: This study utilized polysiloxane and hafnium carbide to produce Si-N-C-O-Hf hybridized ceramic fibers, and obtained ceramic fibers with hemispherical particles on the surface through electrostatic spinning and pyrolysis. The ceramic fibers exhibited excellent thermal stability, oxidation resistance, and high temperature insulation.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
M. Abaker, Nazar Elamin Ahmed, A. Saad, H. F. Khalil, E. M. M. Ibrahim, A. M. Adam
Summary: This paper systematically studied the internal structure and thermoelectric properties of In1-xGaxSb alloys prepared by melting synthesis at 1123 K. The results showed that doping with Ga in the In sites led to a significant increase in the Seebeck coefficient and power factor, while reducing the thermal conductivity. The maximum dimensionless figure of merit was observed at 403 K.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Fucheng Yu, Jinlong Ren, Jielin Zhang, Haiyang Chen, Xin Tian, Chenchen Feng, Cuixia Li, Jianbin Zhang, Xianxi Tang, Xiaogang Hou
Summary: An environmentally friendly ZnO@BiVO4 composite photocatalyst was prepared using in-situ self-assembly and solvothermal methods, demonstrating good photocatalytic performance. The mass ratio of BiVO4 and NCZ was found to influence the photocatalytic performance of the composite.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yaoming Shao, Pingping Zheng, Tianhao Dong, Lianghuan Wei, Haifei Wu, Jianxiao Si
Summary: In this paper, Mg3Bi2 films were prepared on glass substrate using magnetron sputtering, and the phase composition and thermoelectric properties of the films were investigated with different atomic ratios. The films displayed a metastable cubic phase and high conductivity when the atomic ratio exceeded stoichiometry.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
I. V. Uimanov, D. L. Shmelev, S. A. Barengolts
Summary: A two-dimensional axisymmetric model has been developed to study the prebreakdown processes in a cathode microprotrusion under an external electric field. The simulation results show that electrohydrodynamic instability leads to the formation of a nanometer-sized conical protrusion on the microprotrusion tip, significantly accelerating the heating process.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Weilun Zhang, Di Yang, Feng Gong, Yongjun Chen, Tian Chen, Zhiwen Xie, Sirui Yang
Summary: A novel Pt doping method was designed to improve the thermal stability of CrWN coating. The doping of Pt atoms effectively blocks the coherent growth of the grains and creates a significant mixing effect, resulting in a smooth surface with uniform element distribution.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoye Wang, Xiaoguang Yang, Wenna Du, Tao Yang
Summary: In this study, the effects of multiple growth parameters on self-catalyzed growth of InAs/GaSb axial heterostructured nanowires on Si substrate by MOCVD were investigated. It was found that the growth temperature and switching time have significant influences on the nanowire growth.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Weizhong Cui, Yan Zhao, Can Cui, Xing Liu, Beili Pang, Jianguang Feng, Hongzhou Dong, Liyan Yu, Lifeng Dong
Summary: This study introduces Co2+ cations into Cs2AgBiBr6 film to improve its quality, grain size, and conductivity, resulting in enhanced solar cell efficiency.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jian Wang, Ke Yang, Xianming Cheng, Yalin Lu, Ganghui Wu, Yang Zhang, Yun Kan
Summary: The corrosion behavior and microstructural evolution of Sc microalloyed Al-3.2Cu-1.5Li alloys were investigated in detail. The microstructural results showed higher levels of dislocations density in the Sc microalloyed sample, which resulted in significantly refined grains and T1 precipitates. Microalloying with Sc changed the corrosion mode of the alloy and localized corrosion was found to occur preferentially at the subgrain within unrecrystallized grains with high grain stored energy.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Weifeng Liu, Na Liu, Kaiqiang Song, Meiqin Zeng, Zhongchen Lu
Summary: Monoclinic WO3 prepared through plasma milling exhibits higher photocatalytic activity due to its higher surface area, increased oxygen vacancies, and defects.
