Crystals with alternating atomic layers display surface termination dependent properties
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Crystals composed of alternating atomic layers exhibit properties that depend heavily on their surface termination, as demonstrated across multiple material systems where different terminating facets dictate interface stability, electronic structure, and behavior.
Evidence for · 3
A universal method for in situ control of stoichiometry and termination of epitaxial perovskite films.
2025 · cited by 1
Demonstrates that in transition-metal perovskite oxides, the strategic tuning of surface termination during alternating layer growth produces consistent behavior in diffraction curves.
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First-Principles Investigation of Interfacial Bonding, Stability, and Electronic Properties at the Fe(111)/Ti<sub>3</sub>SiC<sub>2</sub>(0001) Interface.
2026 · cited by 0
Shows that different terminations (such as C-terminated versus metal-terminated interfaces) significantly alter the thermodynamic stability, work of adhesion, and electronic properties of layered materials.
Protective Role of Oxides on Pb-Free Halide Perovskite Surfaces: Interfacial Effects and Excitonic Optical Properties from First-Principles.
2026 · cited by 0
Indicates that distinct atomic terminations (such as CsI- versus MI2-facets) directly dictate structural rearrangements and band edge alignment at perovskite interfaces.