Issue 25, 2018

Progress in organic molecular/ferromagnet spinterfaces: towards molecular spintronics

Abstract

The use of organic molecules in spintronic devices has attracted much attention for future applications due to their remarkable properties of extreme flexibility and chemical tunability. Hybrid ferromagnetic metal/molecular interfaces, known as spinterfaces, play an essential role in device performance. In this paper, we analyze the mechanism of interactions between ferromagnetic metals and organic molecules, and illustrate the influence of hybrid interface states from the perspectives of organic molecules and ferromagnetic metals. We also highlight some of the possible external controls on spinterfaces to obtain specific hybrid interface states to construct tunable spin-functional devices. Finally, we suggest an outlook on the future of possible development in molecular spintronics.

Graphical abstract: Progress in organic molecular/ferromagnet spinterfaces: towards molecular spintronics

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
24 Mar 2018
Accepted
30 May 2018
First published
31 May 2018

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2018,6, 6619-6636

Progress in organic molecular/ferromagnet spinterfaces: towards molecular spintronics

M. Sun and W. Mi, J. Mater. Chem. C, 2018, 6, 6619 DOI: 10.1039/C8TC01399C

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