journal article·2025-09Open access

Controllable Preparation of Millimeter‐Scale In‐Plane Charged Domain Wall in a Lead‐Free Ferroelectric Film

Fang Liu, Mei‐Xiong Zhu, Jia‐Qi Liu, Li‐Xin Yang, Yu‐Jia Wang, Yin‐Lian Zhu, Xiu‐Liang Ma, Yun‐Long Tang

Advanced Science· Volume 12· Issue 34

Abstract

Abstract Ferroelectric domain walls are emerging as active components in nanoelectronics, offering a transformative paradigm for non‐volatile memory and logic technologies. In particular, in‐plane charged domain walls stand out for their potential to support unique functionalities, such as quantum confinement and tunneling effects, unlocking new possibilities for advanced device applications. Here, a facile approach is developed for fabricating large‐scale continuous in‐plane charged domain walls in Na 0.5 Bi 0.5 TiO 3 ferroelectric films through thermally optimized growth control. Using Differential Phase Contrast Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy, an electric field fluctuation is identified across the charged domain wall. This fluctuation is accompanied by oxygen octahedron distortions, which allow the lattice to redistribute charges, as confirmed by integrated Differential Phase Contrast analyses. Additionally, Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy reveals variations in titanium oxidation states across the domain wall, which compensates for the charge accumulation and enhances the stability of the charged domain wall. This work presents a wafer‐scale fabrication strategy for in‐plane charged domain walls and provides atomic‐scale insights into their stabilization mechanisms, offering a foundation for their integration into domain‐wall‐based nanodevices and on‐chip applications.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Materials · Electronic and Structural Properties of Oxides · Acoustic Wave Resonator Technologies

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Affiliations

Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science Institute of Metal Research Chinese Academy of Sciences Wenhua Road 72 Shenyang 110016 China

School of Materials Science and Engineering University of Science and Technology of China Wenhua Road 72 Shenyang 110016 China

Bay Area Center for Electron Microscopy Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory Dongguan 523808 China

School of Materials Science and Engineering Hunan University of Science and Technology Xiangtan 411201 China

Quantum Science Center of Guangdong‐HongKong‐Macau Greater Bay Area Shenzhen 518000 China

Institute of Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China · National Key Research and Development Program of China · Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences · Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory · Liaoning Revitalization Talents Program

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