Scientists twist crystal layers and reshape matter from within
Scientists have developed a new technique to precisely rotate and bond layers of oxide materials, advancing the field of twistronics. This method allows for the creation of larger, more stable electronic materials with tunable properties, potentially enabling new types of electronic devices.
Why it matters
Improving control over the internal structure of materials at the atomic level is a foundational step toward developing next-generation, high-performance electronics.
Researchers have developed a way to make twisted oxide materials over much larger areas while maintaining precise control over how their layers are rotated. The advance could help move twistronics closer to practical electronic devices by giving scientists greater control over both the scale and internal structure of these materials.
Twistronics explores how rotating one layer of a two-dimensional (2D) material relative to another can change the material's electronic behavior. Until now, much of the field has focused on extremely thin materials held together by relatively weak forces.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in