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¹School of Physics and State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, Shandong, China. zmw@sdu.edu.cn.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Condensed Matter Physics
Nanotechnology

Background:

Two-dimensional (2D) multiferroic materials offer potential for high-density data storage.
Experimental verification of coexisting ferroelectricity and magnetism in 2D materials remains challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose and characterize a realistic 2D multiferroic material, VOCl2 monolayer.
To investigate its potential for advanced data storage applications.

Main Methods:

Mechanical exfoliation of VOCl2 monolayer from bulk material.
Theoretical investigation of its ferroelectric and magnetic properties.
Analysis of ion displacement and energy barriers for ferroelectric switching.

Main Results:

VOCl2 monolayer exhibits intrinsic in-plane spontaneous electric polarization (312 pC m-1).
Stable antiferromagnetism with a Néel temperature of 177 K was observed.
A significant energy barrier (0.18 eV) ensures ferroelectric stability and switchability.

Conclusions:

VOCl2 monolayer presents a viable platform for studying 2D multiferroic phenomena.
The interplay of electric polarization and magnetism allows for tunable ferroelectricity.
This material holds promise for applications in miniaturized memory devices.