Electronic ferroelectricity from charge ordering in RFe2O 4

N. Ikeda, S. Mori, K. Yoshii, Y. Matsuo

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Abstract

We report a novel ferroelectricity arise from the polar ordering of Fe 3+ and Fe2+ in a mixed valence triangular lattice oxide LuFe2O4, where the electric polarization do not arise from the ionic displacement. The polar ordering of Fe3+ and Fe 2+ was confirmed with a resonant X-ray scattering study in SPring-8. The origin of such ordering is the competitive interaction between Fe 3+ and Fe2+ in the triangular lattice, i.e. the charge frustration. The polar superlattice of Fe3+ and Fe2+ develops below 350K where the electric polarization appears. The ferroelectricity arising from the polar charge ordering or the polar electron distribution may have a great potential for the future application of ferroelectrics.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2007 16th IEEE International Symposium on the Applications of Ferroelectrics, ISAF
Pages253-254
Number of pages2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Event2007 16th IEEE International Symposium on the Applications of Ferroelectrics, ISAF - Nara-city, Japan
Duration: May 27 2007May 31 2007

Publication series

NameIEEE International Symposium on Applications of Ferroelectrics

Other

Other2007 16th IEEE International Symposium on the Applications of Ferroelectrics, ISAF
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityNara-city
Period5/27/075/31/07

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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