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Atomic-Scale Structural and Magnetic Coupling Properties of Twin Boundaries in LiFe5O8 Film
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: Received: 18 June 2024 / Approved: 18 June 2024 / Online: 19 June 2024 (12:57:54 CEST)
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Liu, K.; Li, J.; Zhang, S. Atomic-Scale Structural and Magnetic Coupling Properties of Twin Boundaries in Lithium Ferrite (Li0.5Fe2.5O4) Film. Coatings 2024, 14, 903. Liu, K.; Li, J.; Zhang, S. Atomic-Scale Structural and Magnetic Coupling Properties of Twin Boundaries in Lithium Ferrite (Li0.5Fe2.5O4) Film. Coatings 2024, 14, 903.
Abstract
It is of great academic significance to understand how the atomic structure of interfaces and boundaries in materials impacts the magnetic coupling nature across the boundaries and encourage development of state-of-the-art magnetic devices. Here, we carry out a systematic investigation of the atomic and electronic structures of twin boundaries (TBs) in LiFe5O8 thin films and determine their concurrent magnetic couplings using atomic-resolution transmission electron microscopy and atomistic first-principles calculations. The results show ferromagnetic or antiferromagnetic coupling can exist across the different TBs in LiFe5O8 (LFO) thin films and electrical structures within a few atomic layers directly rely on the TB atomic core structures. Uncovering one-to-one relationship between the magnetic properties of individual TB and the local atomic structures will clarify a thorough comprehension of numerous fascinating magnetic properties of commonly utilized magnetic materials, which will undoubtedly encourage the progress of sophisticated magnetic materials and devices.
Keywords
lithium ferrite; twin boundaries; magnetic; electron microscopy
Subject
Chemistry and Materials Science, Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
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