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  • Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Solid-State Chemistry

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  • Atomically thin 2D layered ferroelectric semiconductors are crucial for next-generation electronics due to their intrinsic polarization switching capabilities.
  • Challenges persist in the controlled synthesis of these materials and the manipulation of their ferroelectric properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize ultrathin 2D p-type BiCuSeO (BCSO) films.
  • To confirm and characterize the room-temperature ferroelectricity of BCSO films.
  • To elucidate the mechanism behind ferroelectricity in BCSO and demonstrate its application in ferroelectric tunnel junctions.

Main Methods:

  • Molecular beam epitaxy for film synthesis.
  • Piezoelectric force microscopy for ferroelectric characterization.
  • Density functional theory calculations and cross-sectional scanning transmission electron microscopy for mechanism investigation.

Main Results:

  • Successful synthesis of ≈3 nm thick 2D p-type BCSO films.
  • Confirmation of robust room-temperature out-of-plane ferroelectricity and switching capability.
  • Identification of polar displacement in [CuSe] layers as the primary ferroelectric mechanism.
  • Demonstration of distinct ON and OFF states in BCSO-based ferroelectric tunnel junctions.

Conclusions:

  • Ultrathin 2D BCSO films exhibit promising room-temperature ferroelectric properties.
  • The identified ferroelectric mechanism provides fundamental insights for material design.
  • BCSO is a versatile material for developing future multifunctional electronic devices.