Abstract
Synthesis of compositionally graded versions of PbZr1-xTi xO3 thin films results in unprecedented strains (as large as ≈4.5 × 105 m-1) and correspondingly unexpected crystal structures, ferroelectric domain structures, and properties. This includes the observation of built-in electric fields in films as large as 200 kV/cm. Compositional and strain gradients could represent a new direction of strain-control of materials.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1761-1767 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Advanced Materials |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 25 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- bilayers
- built-in potential
- compositionally graded heterostructures
- dielectric and ferroelectric properties
- ferroelectric domain structures