Abstract
A clear correlation between the A-site cation size and the octahedral tilt propagation from the substrates into the ATiO3 (A = Ba2+, Sr2+, Sr2+0.7Ca2+0.3, and Sr2+0.5Ca2+0.5) epitaxial thin films was found from the observations of ATiO3/GdScO3 heterostructures using high-resolution annular bright-field scanning transmission electron microscopy. The in-plane oxygen displacements at the interface increase with decreasing the A-site cation size and facilitate the TiO6 octahedral tilt propagation across the interface. The results highlight the significance of the A-site cation size as a controlling factor for structural distortions at oxide-based heterointerfaces.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2128-2132 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Crystal Growth and Design |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 7 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Chemistry(all)
- Materials Science(all)
- Condensed Matter Physics