journal article·2026-07-14Open access

Interface Charge Induced Multifunctional Manipulations in Metals

Qiang Cao, Yingli Li, Senmiao Liu, Zhen Han, Weixin Liu, Zhaohui Li, Yufeng Tian, Xinglong Ye, Shengshi Li, Qiang Li, Shishen Yan

Abstract

ABSTRACT Metals are indispensable in modern information technology due to their unique magnetic and electronic properties. However, achieving voltage control of these properties in common metals with large amplitude, reversibility, and durability remains a formidable challenge. Here, we demonstrate giant and reliable tunning of magnetic anisotropy, magnetization, and resistivity in Pt/Co bilayers through an interface‑charge mechanism. By integrating a TiO 2 /Pt/Co/TiO 2 heterojunction as positive electrode in a lithium‐ion storage device, lithium‐ions migrate into the TiO 2 layers during discharge, while electrons are simultaneously injected into the Pt/Co layer through external circuit. The space‐separated ions and elections accumulate at TiO 2 /Pt and Co/TiO 2 interfaces, generating strong interfacial capacitor effect and high‑density electron accumulation in the metals. In high voltage range (3–2 V), the interfacial capacitance reorients Co anisotropy from perpendicular to in‐plane. Further voltage reduction to 0.8 V induces charge accumulation at both interfaces, resulting in 44% decrease in saturation magnetization of Co and 55% reduction in longitudinal resistance of Pt layer. These findings establish the interface‐charge as a robust and versatile platform for giant, reversible, and reliable voltage control in metals, opening new opportunities for spintronics, sensing, and neuromorphic computing.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Magnetic properties of thin films · Advanced Memory and Neural Computing · Advancements in Battery Materials

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Affiliations

Spintronics Institute University of Jinan Jinan China

College of Physics, Weihai Innovation Research Institute, Institute of Materials for Energy and Environment Qingdao University Qingdao China

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering National University of Singapore Singapore Singapore

School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials Shandong University Jinan China

Funding

Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province · National Natural Science Foundation of China

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