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Title: Roadmap on ferroelectric hafnia- and zirconia-based materials and devices

Ferroelectric hafnium and zirconium oxides have undergone rapid scientific development over the last decade, pushing them to the forefront of ultralow-power electronic systems. Maximizing the potential application in memory devices or supercapacitors of these materials requires a combined effort by the scientific community to address technical limitations, which still hinder their application. Besides their favorable intrinsic material properties, HfO2–ZrO2 materials face challenges regarding their endurance, retention, wake-up effect, and high switching voltages. In this Roadmap, we intend to combine the expertise of chemistry, physics, material, and device engineers from leading experts in the ferroelectrics research community to set the direction of travel for these binary ferroelectric oxides. Here, we present a comprehensive overview of the current state of the art and offer readers an informed perspective of where this field is heading, what challenges need to be addressed, and possible applications and prospects for further development.

 
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Award ID(s):
1841466
PAR ID:
10469950
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Publisher / Repository:
AIP Publishing
Date Published:
Journal Name:
APL Materials
Volume:
11
Issue:
8
ISSN:
2166-532X
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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