Conclusion, outlook, future aspects, and utilization of functional materials novel switching

Functional materials incorporate dielectrics, piezoelectrics, ferroelectrics, semiconductors, and superconductors. They have exceptional properties depending on their structure, shape, and arrangement. Their properties can be modified and adjusted for several applications such as energy storage, microsystems, and microelectromechanical systems. Functional materials could perform a specific function under a defined stimulus. The function is always related to an electric, magnetic, or optical property (Vilarinho et al., 2006). © 2022 Elsevier Inc.