Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have used specialized tools to study materials at the atomic scale and analyze ...

Ferroelectric materials are distinguished by their spontaneous electric polarisation and reversible switching capabilities, rendering them essential in both fundamental research and technological ...

Ferroelectric materials are dielectric materials characterised by a spontaneous polarisation: they show an electric dipole moment even in absence of an external electric field. Such polarisation can ...

An atomic force microscope tip writes data in stable ferroelectric structures, enabling reliable multistate storage at ...

Researchers have pioneered a breakthrough in ferroelectric material development. They've engineered a novel displacement-type ferroelectric material boasting remarkable dielectric properties. Their ...

Relaxor–ferroelectric materials are high-performance ultrasound generation elements exhibiting large dielectric responses owing to their complex structures. Understanding the polarization behavior in ...

Dielectric materials be categorized into four types depending on the hysteresis loops they exhibit: paraelectric (PE), ferroelectric (FE), relaxor ferroelectric (RFE), and antiferroelectric (AFE).

For semiconductor designers this outlines how a thin ferroelectric stack can retain polarization and support memory ...

In a recent study published in Nature Nanotechnology, researchers from Rice University examined the behavior of relaxor ferroelectric materials, which are widely used in sensors, actuators, and ...

A ferroelectric polymer made without fluorine, a so-called forever chemical that can take centuries to break down in nature, has been developed by researchers at Case Western Reserve University. The ...

Existing electroactive materials are hard, rigid, and often made from non-sustainable, toxic substances, making them impractical for use in soft, flexible electronics, wearable technology, and ...

An ultrathin ferroelectric capacitor, designed by researchers from Japan, demonstrates strong electric polarization despite ...