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This study investigates the engineering of altermagnetism in two-dimensional metal-organic frameworks (2D MOFs) through chemical design strategies. Altermagnetism is a recently identified magnetic phase distinct from ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism, characterized by zero net magnetization combined with spin-split electronic band structures. The authors demonstrate that the chemical composition and symmetry of 2D MOF systems can be deliberately tuned to induce and control altermagnetic properties, offering a materials platform for exploring this emerging magnetic phenomenon.
Why it matters
Altermagnetic materials are of significant interest for next-generation spintronics applications, as they combine the advantages of antiferromagnets and ferromagnets without requiring external magnetic fields. Achieving this in 2D MOFs opens pathways toward chemically programmable, lightweight, and molecularly diverse magnetic materials for data storage and quantum technologies.
Source: [ASAP] Chemical Engineering of Altermagnetism in Two-Dimensional Metal–Organic Frameworks