Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 30, 2024
Abstract
Room‐temperature
(RT)
multiferroic
materials
have
received
significant
research
attention
for
various
potential
applications;
however,
their
properties
are
not
suitable
real‐world
implementation.
In
this
study,
a
nano‐scale
localized
flexoelectric
effect
is
introduced
to
enhance
the
RT
performance
of
epitaxial
bismuth
iron
oxide
(BiFeO
3
;
BFO)
thin
films
by
embedding
10
mol%
Ba(Cu
1/3
Nb
2/3
)O
(BCN)
nano‐clusters
into
host
BFO
film,
which
originally
has
rhombohedral
crystal
structure.
By
utilizing
nano‐clustering,
large
out‐of‐plane
coherent
strain
around
nano‐clusters,
resulting
in
highly
strained
tetragonality
structure;
subsequently,
exhibit
peculiar
types
domains
and
domain
walls,
such
as
rotational
vortices
antiparallel
dipole
configurations.
These
structures,
originate
from
at
nano‐scale,
enable
excellent
ferroelectric,
ferromagnetic,
magnetoelectric
coupling.
This
study
reveals
that
local
variation
field
considerably
impacts
formation
unusual
domain‐wall
structures.
suggests
controlled
introduction
with
different
structures
promising
achieving
desired
properties.
Biomimetics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(5), P. 267 - 267
Published: April 27, 2025
The
heel
pad,
located
under
the
calcaneus
of
human
foot,
is
a
hidden
treasure
that
has
been
subjected
to
harsh
mechanical
conditions
such
as
impact,
vibration,
and
cyclic
loading.
This
resulted
in
unique
compartment
structure
material
composition,
endowed
with
advanced
biomechanical
functions
including
cushioning,
vibration
reduction,
fatigue
resistance,
touchdown
stability,
making
it
an
ideal
natural
bionic
prototype
field
materials.
It
shown
highly
specialized
composition
pad
endows
properties
hyperelasticity,
viscoelasticity,
anisotropy.
These
complex
underpin
its
functions.
Although
known
these
interact
each
other,
detailed
influence
mechanism
remains
unclear,
which
restricts
application
Therefore,
this
study
provides
comprehensive
review
structure,
materials,
properties,
pad.
focuses
on
elucidating
relationships
between
pads
proposes
insights
for
materials
using
prototype.
Finally,
research
idea
analyze
by
integrating
sophisticated
technologies
proposed,
aiming
provide
directions
further
in-depth
inspiration
innovative
design
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 24, 2024
Abstract
Wearable
technology
is
becoming
increasingly
visible
in
the
daily
life
for
improving
human
health
and
performance.
Flexible
photonics
rapidly
emerging
as
a
promising
platform
advancing
wearable
technology.
The
development
innovative
use
of
flexible
photonic
materials
play
crucial
roles
designing
sensor
devices
applications.
Here
it
aimed
to
summarize
key
advancements
developing
sensing
In
turn
synthetic
strategies,
properties,
applications
will
be
comprehensively
discussed.
Finally,
attempted
give
an
outlook
on
future
challenges
research
trends
this
fascinating
field.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 30, 2024
Abstract
Room‐temperature
(RT)
multiferroic
materials
have
received
significant
research
attention
for
various
potential
applications;
however,
their
properties
are
not
suitable
real‐world
implementation.
In
this
study,
a
nano‐scale
localized
flexoelectric
effect
is
introduced
to
enhance
the
RT
performance
of
epitaxial
bismuth
iron
oxide
(BiFeO
3
;
BFO)
thin
films
by
embedding
10
mol%
Ba(Cu
1/3
Nb
2/3
)O
(BCN)
nano‐clusters
into
host
BFO
film,
which
originally
has
rhombohedral
crystal
structure.
By
utilizing
nano‐clustering,
large
out‐of‐plane
coherent
strain
around
nano‐clusters,
resulting
in
highly
strained
tetragonality
structure;
subsequently,
exhibit
peculiar
types
domains
and
domain
walls,
such
as
rotational
vortices
antiparallel
dipole
configurations.
These
structures,
originate
from
at
nano‐scale,
enable
excellent
ferroelectric,
ferromagnetic,
magnetoelectric
coupling.
This
study
reveals
that
local
variation
field
considerably
impacts
formation
unusual
domain‐wall
structures.
suggests
controlled
introduction
with
different
structures
promising
achieving
desired
properties.
