VO2 strain affects switching temperature, voltage, and variability in thin-film devices, but recent findings remain mostly lab-stage.
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VO2 substrate strain in Thin-Film Devices
Argonne X-ray work shows how VO2 substrate strain may alter switching behavior, device spacing, and design assumptions in thin-film electronics.