Magnetoelectric coupling in ferromagnetic/ferroelectric heterostructures: A survey and perspective

The material realization with significant coupling between magnetic and electric order named "magneto -electric effect" would be a major turning point for the modern electronic industry and information tech-nology. This paper emphasises progress on magnetoelectric coupling, focusing on the impact of charge and strain in composite heterostructures in bulk and thin-film forms. Furthermore, the direct and converse magnetoelectric effect on improving the "magnetoelectric coefficient-a measure of coupling" has been discussed. Eventually, a brief overview of multiferroic magnetoelectric materials-based devices and their future perspectives is presented.(c) 2022 Published by Elsevier B.V.