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  • Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Ion-conductive alpha-copper selenide (α-Cu2Se) exhibits antipolar dipoles.
  • Domain boundary movement in α-Cu2Se under voltage alters resistance, indicating memristor potential.
  • Complex copper ion ordering leads to diverse domain wall structures in α-Cu2Se.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the formation of different domain wall structures in α-Cu2Se.
  • To analyze the voltage-dependent behavior of these domain walls using in situ transmission electron microscopy.
  • To understand the factors influencing domain wall mobility for memristor applications.

Main Methods:

  • Controlled voltage application during the phase transition from β-Cu2Se to α-Cu2Se.
  • In situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to observe domain wall dynamics.
  • Analysis of domain wall pinning mechanisms, including interface dislocations.

Main Results:

  • Two distinct domain wall types, [01̅0]/[101̅] and [010]/[01̅0], were successfully formed by controlling voltage.
  • The [01̅0]/[101̅] domain wall exhibited reversible movement under applied voltage.
  • The [010]/[01̅0] domain wall showed immobility, attributed to interface dislocations.

Conclusions:

  • Pre-processing conditions are critical for tailoring α-Cu2Se microstructure.
  • Controlling domain wall formation and mobility is essential for optimizing resistive properties in α-Cu2Se-based memristors.
  • Understanding domain wall behavior provides pathways for designing advanced electronic devices.