Abstract

Initial epitaxial growth of (Ba, Sr)TiO3 (BST) thin film on (001) SrTiO3 (STO) substrate is investigated by first-principles calculations. Binding energy, density of state and bond populations are calculated for (AO) (A=Ba or Sr), (TiO) and (ATiO3) unit-cell layers deposition on (001) STO substrate based on layer-by-layer growth mode including SrO-terminated and TiO2-terminated surfaces. Three possible interfaces including Normal stacking interface, Ruddlesden–Popper-type interface and Magnéli-type interface are considered. It is found that BST thin film can epitaxially grow on (001) STO substrate with a two-layers growth mode. This work is crucial in theoretical understanding the epitaxial growth mechanism and preparing epitaxial thin films for perovskite ferroelectrics.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.