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Researchers have developed a new method to dynamically switch chirality in semiconductors by reversibly inserting and removing small chiral molecules using electrochemistry, which can generate spin currents.
Tokyo, Japan
Who
Professor Kouji Taniguchi and a research team from the Department of Chemistry, Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo), Japan
What
Researchers have developed a new method to dynamically switch chirality in semiconductors by reversibly inserting and removing small chiral molecules using electrochemistry, which can generate spin currents.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:10:03 GMT · 4d 2h ago
Where
Tokyo, Japan ·
Why
This development addresses the challenge of creating faster and more efficient semiconductor technologies by offering a way to control electron spin without relying on magnetic materials or external magnetic fields.
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This breakthrough provides a new principle for controlling electron spins and opens the door for novel spintronic devices that could be more energy-efficient and versatile than current technologies, potentially leading to the next generation of electronics beyond the limits of traditional transistors.
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