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Qiuhong Yu^1,2, Rui Ge^1,3, Juan Wen¹

¹Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, School of Materials and Energy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.

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|May 18, 2024

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Researchers developed a method to reversibly tune the piezotronic effect in semiconductor devices using electric pulses. This breakthrough allows for precise control over interface barriers, enhancing performance in electronics and micro/nano-electromechanical systems.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Condensed Matter Physics
Nanotechnology

Background:

Interface engineering in semiconductor devices is crucial for electronics, optoelectronics, and catalysis.
Polarization effects (piezoelectric, flexoelectric, ferroelectric) are key to interface engineering.
Current limitations include fixed and uncontrollable interface barriers, hindering performance and applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a strategy for reversible and accurate tuning of the piezotronic effect.
To overcome the limitations of fixed interface barriers in polarization-based interface engineering.
To enhance the performance and expand application scenarios of semiconductor devices.

Main Methods:

Investigated the Ag/HfO2/n-ZnO piezotronic tunneling junction.
Employed electric pulses to tune the interface barrier height.
Applied mechanical strain to modulate current transport.

Main Results:

Successfully tuned the interface barrier height reversibly by up to 168.11 meV using electric pulses.
Demonstrated switching of the strain-modulated current range from 0-18 nA to 44-72 nA.
Achieved up to 148.81 meV piezotronic modification of the interface barrier under strain, enabling complete switching of piezotronic performance.

Conclusions:

A novel strategy for reversible control of the piezotronic effect via electric pulse tuning of interface barriers was established.
The findings offer significant potential for advancing micro/nano-electromechanical systems.
This research expands the applicability of piezotronics in various electronic and optoelectronic devices.