Integrating spin-based technologies with atomically controlled van der Waals interfaces. (December 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhang, Wen; Wong, Ping Kwan Johnny; Jiang, Sheng; Chen, Qian; Huang, Wei; Wee, Andrew Thye Shen
• Is Part Of: Materials today. Volume 51(2021)
• Page Start: 350
• Page End: 364
• Publication Date: 2021-12
• Subjects: Interface -- van der Waals -- Spintronics -- Molecular beam epitaxy -- Magnetism; Materials science -- Periodicals; Metallurgy -- Periodicals; Metal-work -- Periodicals; Biomedical and Dental Materials -- Periodicals; Manufactured Materials -- Periodicals; Metals -- Periodicals; 620.11
• DOI: 10.1016/j.mattod.2021.09.015
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1369-7021

Abstract

Graphical abstract: Abstract: As the feature sizes of electronic devices continue to shrink, new technologies—in particular spintronics and derived interfacial architectures—become increasingly pivotal. In this context, two-dimensional van der Waals materials and their interfaces are particularly attractive, relying on their ultimate atomic thicknesses and exceptional spin-related properties. This review provides a critical evaluation on the state-of-the-art of van der Waals interfaces and projected technological applications in spintronics, highlights major challenges and a viable solution—an all- in-situ growth and characterization strategy, and finally identifies several emerging spin-based technologies that might significantly benefit from the versatile van der Waals interfaces enabled by the strategy.