Magnetoelectric coupling in self-assembled BiFeO3–CoFe2O4 nanocomposites on (110)-LaAlO3 substrates

We describe the magnetic domain structures and magnetoelectric coupling in self-assembled BiFeO3–CoFe2O4 (BFO–CFO) nanocomposite thin films grown on (110)-LaAlO3 substrates, consisting of CFO slab-shaped crystals (nanofins) embedded in a BFO matrix. The nanofins exhibit magnetic single-domain states...

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Veröffentlicht in:APL materials 2021-04, Vol.9 (4), p.041109-041109-6
Hauptverfasser: Mo, Zhuhua, Tian, Guo, Yang, Wenda, Ning, Shuai, Ross, Caroline A., Gao, Xingsen, Liu, Junming
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:We describe the magnetic domain structures and magnetoelectric coupling in self-assembled BiFeO3–CoFe2O4 (BFO–CFO) nanocomposite thin films grown on (110)-LaAlO3 substrates, consisting of CFO slab-shaped crystals (nanofins) embedded in a BFO matrix. The nanofins exhibit magnetic single-domain states with in-plane magnetization along their length due to shape and magnetoelastic anisotropies. The piezoresponse of the BFO matrix is affected by applying an in-plane hard axis magnetic field, indicating magnetoelectric coupling within the multiferroic composite. Conversely, an applied electric field leads to the magnetic reversal of a fraction of the nanofins as the strain transferred from the BFO alters the magnetic anisotropy, enabling switching driven by magnetostatic interactions.
ISSN:2166-532X
2166-532X
DOI:10.1063/5.0043071