Design of two-dimensional electron gas systems via polarization discontinuity from large-scale first-principles calculations

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (25) ◽  
pp. 6680-6690 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianli Cheng ◽  
Kesong Yang

This work demonstrates an efficient approach to design perovskite-oxide-based two dimensional electron gas systems using large-scale first-principles calculations.

Author(s):  
R. Pentcheva ◽  
R. Arras ◽  
K. Otte ◽  
V. G. Ruiz ◽  
W. E. Pickett

A wealth of intriguing properties emerge in the seemingly simple system composed of the band insulators LaAlO 3 and SrTiO 3 such as a two-dimensional electron gas, superconductivity and magnetism. In this paper, we review the current insight obtained from first principles calculations on the mechanisms governing the behaviour of thin LaAlO 3 films on SrTiO 3 (001). In particular, we explore the strong dependence of the electronic properties on the surface and interface termination, the finite film thickness, lattice polarization and defects. A further aspect that is addressed is how the electronic behaviour and functionality can be tuned by an SrTiO 3 capping layer, adsorbates and metallic contacts. Lastly, we discuss recent reports on the coexistence of magnetism and superconductivity in this system for what they might imply about the electronic structure of this system.


2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (46) ◽  
pp. 31924-31929 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yaqin Wang ◽  
Wu Tang ◽  
Jianli Cheng ◽  
Safdar Nazir ◽  
Kesong Yang

First-principles electronic structure calculations predict that SrGeO3 and BaSnO3 can be substrate materials for achieving a high-mobility two-dimensional electron gas in perovskite oxide heterostructures.


2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (47) ◽  
pp. 11129-11134
Author(s):  
A. Albar ◽  
U. Schwingenschlögl

First-principles calculations for the MgO(100)/SnO2(110) interface demonstrate the creation of a two-dimensional electron gas or spin-polarized hole gas depending on the termination.


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