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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Interfacial strain in magnetoelectric composites is crucial for energy storage and electromagnetic applications.
  • Uncontrolled atomic distortion hinders deterministic strain creation and optimization of material properties.
  • Current methods lack precise control over interfacial strain, limiting performance enhancements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a strategy for precisely tailoring interfacial strain in magnetoelectric heterointerfaces.
  • To investigate the impact of engineered strain gradients on electron transport and polarization.
  • To enhance the performance of magnetoelectric metamaterials for broadband electromagnetic absorption.

Main Methods:

  • An oriented-diffusion strategy was employed to orchestrate atomic migration within a carbon-confined Fe3C/ZnO magnetoelectric heterointerface.
  • Controlled outward effusion of dielectric ZnO was engineered to create a progressive strain gradient.
  • The resulting programmed strain state was analyzed for its effects on atomic-scale electric fields and electron transport.

Main Results:

  • A transition in interfacial strain from compressive to tensile was achieved through controlled ZnO effusion.
  • The engineered strain gradient reconfigured atomic-scale electric fields, enhancing electron transport and interfacial polarization.
  • The strain-mediated metamaterial demonstrated ultrabroadband absorption (2.0-18.0 GHz) with >95% radiation reduction, outperforming conventional absorbers.

Conclusions:

  • The oriented-diffusion strategy provides deterministic control over interfacial strain in magnetoelectric heterointerfaces.
  • Programmed strain states significantly enhance electron transport and polarization, unlocking emergent functionalities.
  • This work offers new insights into strain-polarization coupling and guides the development of advanced broadband magnetoelectric materials.