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We demonstrate voltage control of metal properties using an interface-charge mechanism in a TiO2/Pt/Co/TiO2 heterojunction. This method offers giant, reversible tuning of magnetic anisotropy, magnetization, and resistivity for spintronics applications.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Metals possess unique magnetic and electronic properties crucial for information technology.
  • Controlling these properties in metals via voltage with large amplitude, reversibility, and durability is challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate giant and reliable voltage control of magnetic anisotropy, magnetization, and resistivity in Pt/Co bilayers.
  • To explore the interface-charge mechanism for voltage-driven property tuning in metals.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a TiO2/Pt/Co/TiO2 heterojunction integrated into a lithium-ion storage device.
  • Utilizing lithium-ion migration and electron injection to create interfacial charge accumulation.
  • Applying voltage sweeps to induce changes in magnetic and electronic properties.

Main Results:

  • Voltage-induced reorientation of Co magnetic anisotropy from perpendicular to in-plane (3-2 V range).
  • Significant decrease in Co saturation magnetization (44%) and Pt longitudinal resistance (55%) at 0.8 V.
  • Demonstration of giant, reversible, and reliable tuning of metal properties via interfacial charge.

Conclusions:

  • The interface-charge mechanism provides a robust platform for voltage control of metal properties.
  • This approach opens new avenues for spintronics, sensing, and neuromorphic computing applications.
  • Demonstrated the potential for large-amplitude, reversible, and durable voltage control in common metals.