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Interfacial ferroelectricity uses domain walls (DWs) for memory devices. Different DW types impact polarization stability and switching reversibility, guiding future nanoelectronics.

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  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Interfacial ferroelectricity is crucial for developing ultrafast, low-power memory devices.
  • Understanding domain wall (DW) behavior is key to polarization switching, but various DW types and their effects on stability are not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the microscopic switching mechanisms in hexagonal interfacial ferroelectrics.
  • To investigate the role of different domain wall types in polarization stability and switching reversibility.
  • To propose strategies for achieving nonvolatile ferroelectric switching.

Main Methods:

  • First-principles calculations
  • Machine-learning methods
  • Experimental validations

Main Results:

  • Domain walls (DWs) connect opposite polarization states and respond to electric fields via polarization vector deviation, causing interlayer sliding and DW migration.
  • Different DW types exhibit distinct switching behaviors, influencing the reversibility of polarization switching.
  • Strategies for nonvolatile ferroelectric switching were proposed and experimentally validated.

Conclusions:

  • The study reveals the microscopic switching mechanism in hexagonal interfacial ferroelectrics, highlighting the critical role of DWs.
  • Insights into DW behavior provide guidance for designing advanced nanoelectronics and memory devices.
  • Understanding DW dynamics is essential for optimizing ferroelectric performance and achieving nonvolatile switching.