Flexoelectricity, a universal electromechanical coupling phenomenon, has triggered new
feasibilities of advancements in functional materials, especially for nanoscale materials. The …

The dielectric gap between the scanning probe microscopy (SPM) tip and the surface of a
ferroelectric using conductive atomic force microscopy and piezoresponse force microscopy …

Understanding and controlling the wear process of heterogeneous interfaces between soft
and hard phases is crucial for designing and fabricating materials, such as improving the …

Conspectus Microscopy has long expanded humanity's understanding of the microscopic
world, transcending limitations of the naked eye. The atomic force microscope (AFM), in …

Flexoelectricity is the coupling between strain gradients and electric fields. This
phenomenon can significantly enhance piezocomposite response in addition to linear …

The electrical response of ferroelectric domain walls is often influenced by their geometry
underneath the sample surface. Tomographic imaging in these material systems has …