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We investigated the effect of an electric field on the interface magnetic anisotropy of a thin MgO/Fe/MgO layer using density functional theory. The perpendicular magnetic anisotropy energy (MAE) increases not only under electron depletion but also under some electron accumulation conditions, showing a strong correlation with the number of electrons on the interface Fe atom. The reverse variation in the MAE under the electric field is ascribed to novel features on the charged interface, such as electron leakage. We discuss the origin of the variation in terms of the electronic structures.

Unusual diastereofacial selectivities are observed in the Michael addition reactions of lithiated aminoacetates and -acetamides to α,β-unsaturated carbonyl acceptors. Lithiated (methylamino)acetates and -acetamides show opposite anti- and syn-selectivities, respectively, while lithiated (dialkylamino)acetates and -acetamides are both highly syn-selective.