Two-dimensional magnetic crystals and emergent heterostructure devices

作者：Cheng Shi Gong, Xiang Zhang · 发表于：Science · 年份：2019 · DOI：10.1126/science.aav4450 · 被引用次数：1712 · 研究领域：Multiferroics and related materials、Magnetic properties of thin films、2D Materials and Applications

Magnetism, originating from the moving charges and spin of elementary particles, has revolutionized important technologies such as data storage and biomedical imaging, and continues to bring forth new phenomena in emergent materials and reduced dimensions. The recently discovered two-dimensional (2D) magnetic van der Waals crystals provide ideal platforms for understanding 2D magnetism, the control of which has been fueling opportunities for atomically thin, flexible magneto-optic and magnetoelectric devices (such as magnetoresistive memories and spin field-effect transistors). The seamless integration of 2D magnets with dissimilar electronic and photonic materials opens up exciting possibilities for unprecedented properties and functionalities. We review the progress in this area and identify the possible directions for device applications, which may lead to advances in spintronics, sensors, and computing.