Ferroelectric materials, because of their robust spontaneous electrical polarization, are
widely used in various applications. Recent advances in modelling, synthesis and …

Piezoelectric materials are known to mankind for more than a century, with numerous
advancements made in both scientific understandings and practical applications. In the last …

Unconventional ferroelectricity exhibited by hafnia-based thin films—robust at nanoscale
sizes—presents tremendous opportunities in nanoelectronics. However, the exact nature of …

Ferroelectric switching is unambiguously demonstrated for the first time in a III-V
semiconductor based material: Al 1-x Sc x N—A discovery which could help to satisfy the …

Defects are essential to engineering the properties of functional materials ranging from
semiconductors and superconductors to ferroics. Whereas point defects have been widely …

Dielectric capacitors with the prominent features of ultrafast charging–discharging rates and
ultrahigh power densities are ubiquitous components in modern electronics. To meet the …

Antiferroelectric (AFE) materials are of great interest owing to their scientific richness and
their utility in high‐energy density capacitors. Here, the history of AFEs is reviewed, and the …

Since the positive influences of defects on the performance of electroceramics were
discovered, investigations concerning on defects and aliovalent do** routes have grown …

Multiferroic heterostructures can be synthesized by integrating monolithic ferroelectric and
magnetic materials, with interfacial coupling between electric polarization and …

Non-volatile memories will play a decisive role in the next generation of digital technology.
Flash memories are currently the key player in the field, yet they fail to meet the commercial …