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  • Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Two-dimensional (2D) ferroelectrics are crucial for advanced functional heterostructures due to their robust polarization at atomic thicknesses.
  • The experimental creation of 2D ferroelectrics is challenging, typically requiring layered polar crystals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a rational design strategy for engineering 2D ferroelectrics from non-ferroelectric parent compounds.
  • To explore the ferroelectric properties of van der Waals assembled bilayer boron nitride.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing van der Waals assembly to stack non-ferroelectric parent materials.
  • Engineering parallel-stacked bilayer boron nitride to exhibit out-of-plane electric polarization.
  • Probing polarization switching by measuring the resistance of an adjacent graphene layer.
  • Investigating moiré ferroelectricity by twisting boron nitride sheets to alter switching dynamics.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated that parallel-stacked bilayer boron nitride exhibits switchable out-of-plane electric polarization.
  • Confirmed polarization switching through changes in graphene resistance.
  • Observed altered switching dynamics and staggered polarization in twisted bilayer boron nitride due to moiré ferroelectricity.
  • Showcased ferroelectricity persisting to room temperature while maintaining high graphene carrier mobility.

Conclusions:

  • Van der Waals assembly provides a viable route to engineer 2D ferroelectrics from non-ferroelectric materials.
  • Bilayer boron nitride exhibits tunable ferroelectric properties, including room-temperature operation.
  • The findings open avenues for developing novel ultrathin nonvolatile memory devices.