The Madrid Institute of Materials Science is glad to host the seminar of Nini Pryds, proffesor at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU).
TITLE: Exploring the Interface Symmetry in Thin Film Oxides
WHO: Nini Pryds, Department of Energy Conversion and Storage, Technical University of Denmark, Fysikvej, Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark.
WHEN: 11 June, 15 pm
ABSTRACT: Complex oxides exhibit a diverse array of intriguing properties, including ferroelectricity, piezoelectricity, and pyroelectricity, which continue to draw significant interest. To unlock and expand their range of functionalities, various strategies have been utilized to alter lattice symmetry. In this presentation, I will demonstrate how deliberately manipulating symmetry can unlock extraordinary possibilities. These include the emergence of conductivity in real-time during material growth, the stabilization of phases that are typically unstable except at highly coherent interfaces, and the improvement of electromechanical performance via interface engineering. Additionally, I will explore innovative approaches to produce ultrathin, freestanding oxide films approaching the two-dimensional limit. This array of advancements offers unique opportunities to harness the rich, novel functionalities of complex oxides and their interfaces.
