Investigations into Functional Ferroic Materials and Devices
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701). This special issue belongs to the section "Metallic Functional Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 13
Special Issue Editors
Interests: multifunctional materials and devices; ferroelectric domain walls; sensors
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Interests: ferroic materials; scanning probe microscopy
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The study of ferroic (including ferroelectric, ferromagnetic, ferroelastic, etc.) materials represents a core research direction in condensed matter physics and materials science. Its significance stems from the unique functional properties of these materials (e.g., polarization, magnetization, strain), which are responsive to external stimuli (e.g., electric, magnetic, and mechanical fields, applied force) and therefore enable widespread applications in information storage, sensors, energy conversion, and smart devices. This Special Issue focuses on advancements in ferroic materials spanning fundamental theory and mechanism innovation, fabrication techniques, and structural regulation, as well as device development and practical applications. Current research trends reveal three prominent developmental directions:
- Multiferroic composites and coupling effects: designing heterostructures combining ferroelectrics–ferromagnetics or ferroelastics–ferroelectrics to achieve synergistic control of electrical, magnetic, and mechanical properties.
- Downsizing and functional integration: exploring nanoscale thin films, 2D materials, and superlattice structures to uncover novel physical phenomena induced by size effects, such as interface-enhanced polarization and tunable magnetic anisotropy.
- Flexibility and device compatibility: developing wearable and integrable flexible ferroic materials to meet emerging demands in flexible electronics and biomedical applications.
We welcome innovative contributions addressing the theoretical modeling, advanced characterization techniques, novel fabrication processes, and device applications of ferroic materials. Particular emphasis will be placed on studies that push material performance boundaries, elucidate multi-field coupling mechanisms, and propose solutions for scalable applications. This collection aims to provide forward-looking insights and technical foundations for the field.
Prof. Dr. Wenping Geng
Dr. Dawei Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- ferroic materials
- multiferroic materials
- microstructure regulation
- external field control
- magnetoelectric coupling
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