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Multiferroics in Two-Dimensional Silica with Li Encapsulation.

Chenqiang Hua¹, Haiqing Hou¹, Wenjin Gao^1,2

¹Hangzhou International Innovation Institute, Beihang University, Hangzhou 311115, China.

|April 1, 2026

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Researchers discovered strong coupling between polarization and magnetism in 2D multiferroics (Li@SiO2). This finding opens new possibilities for advanced semiconductor nanodevices.

Keywords:

Magnetism Magnetoelectric coupling Polarization Substrate effect Two-dimensional silica

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Condensed Matter Physics
Nanotechnology

Background:

Two-dimensional (2D) multiferroics are highly sought after but experimentally challenging to realize.
Strong magnetoelectric coupling is crucial for advanced electronic devices.

Purpose of the Study:

To demonstrate the experimental realization of 2D multiferroics.
To investigate the coupling between polarization and magnetism in Li-encapsulated 2D silica (Li@SiO2).

Main Methods:

First-principles calculations were employed to study Li@SiO2.
Analysis of antiferroelectric (AFE), ferroelectric (FE), and antiferromagnetic (AFM) phases.

Main Results:

Li@SiO2 exhibits energetically favorable AFE and FE phases with AFM ordering.
Magnetism originates from polarization, indicating strong magnetoelectric coupling.
Tunable phases (metallic paraelectric, semiconducting FE/AFE with AFM) achieved via electric field and temperature.

Conclusions:

Li@SiO2 is a promising material for realizing 2D multiferroics in silicon-based systems.
This research highlights the potential for nonvolatile nanodevices integrated with semiconductor technology.