News

New publication in Nature Materials, an international team of researchers has developed groundbreaking artificial chains of the iconic ‘olympicene’ molecules to realize the antiferromagnetic (AF) spin-½ Heisenberg model, a flagship quantum spin model that has been the cornerstone of quantum magnetism, since the seminal work of Bethe, for almost a century now. This study makes nanographenes (NGs) an ideal platform for realizing and studying highly entangled quantum spin systems, with potential applications in insulator-based AF spintronics. more

New publication in Nature Synthesis. more

In a recent study published in Nature, an international team of researchers has developed a groundbreaking two-dimensional conducting polymer—polyaniline (2DPANI)—that exhibits exceptional electrical conductivity and metallic charge transport behavior. Unlike conventional conducting polymers, which show strong conduction along polymer chains but suffer from poor interchain/interlayer conductivity, 2DPANI overcomes these limitations with its unique crystal structure, enabling efficient electron flow both within and across its layers. more

In a paper published in Nature Reviews Materials, scientists at the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics and TUD share insights on exploring organic 2D crystals for electronic and quantum communities, aiming to bridge ideas from chemistry, materials science, and physics to inspire innovative concepts for future research. more

With twelve Synergy Grants, the Max Planck Society claims top spot in the ERC ranking more