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  • Solid-State Physics
  • Interface Science

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  • Ionic flow in crystals can be analogous to electron flow and influenced by electronic band alignment.
  • Controlling ionic diffusion at interfaces is crucial for developing advanced materials and devices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the active control of anionic diffusion across heterointerfaces.
  • To investigate the effect of remote electron doping in capping layers on ionic flux.
  • To propose a novel strategy for tuning interface properties through electron supply.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of VO2/TiO2 heterointerfaces with varying Nb doping in the TiO2 capping layer.
  • Utilizing the ambipolar nature of diffusion in ionic crystals.
  • Analyzing the impact of altered Fermi levels and Schottky barriers on ionic and electronic flux.

Main Results:

  • Spontaneous anionic diffusion was observed from VO2 to undoped TiO2.
  • Nb doping in TiO2 capping layers significantly restricted anionic diffusion under identical growth conditions.
  • Increased Fermi level due to Nb donors heightened the Schottky barrier, limiting electron flux and acting as a valve for anionic flow.

Conclusions:

  • Electron supply plays a critical role in regulating charged ionic flow across interfaces.
  • Remote electron doping provides an unprecedented strategy for controlling ionic diffusion and emergent interface properties.
  • The findings highlight the interplay between electronic and ionic transport at oxide heterointerfaces.