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International collaboration led from Halle and Dresden demonstrates a chiral fermionic valve without magnets more

In a recent article published in Nature Communications, researchers from TU Dresden and the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics reported a side chain-induced chirality amplification (SICA) strategy that enables the synthesis of highly crystalline and conductive chiral 2D c-MOFs with tunable chirality and record-high spin polarization of up to 96.9%. This approach represents a significant advancement for designing chiral 2D crystalline materials with high conductivity and high spin polarization, highlighting the significant potential of chiral 2D c-MOFs in chiral electronics and spintronics. more

Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited the Max Planck Institute for Microstructure Physics in Halle as part of his inaugural visit to Reiner Haseloff, Minister-President of Saxony-Anhalt more

In a recent article published in Nature Synthesis, researchers from the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics and TU Dresden reported an on-water surface synthesis strategy for the construction of mechanically interlocked monolayer and bilayer 2D polymers. This study sheds light on the controlled synthesis of crystalline 2D polymer at the monolayer or bilayer level and provides potential avenues to address the challenges of exploring the interlayer structure-property relationships. more

Modern research opportunities for the future with an investment volume of 70 million euros. more

In a recent article published in Nature Communications, researchers from the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics and TU Dresden reported the development of an on-liquid surface synthesis strategy for the construction of diyne-linked 2D polymer crystals. This approach represents a significant advancement in the field of interfacial chemistry, offering broad opportunities for preparing C–C bond-linked 2D polymer crystals with distinctive functionalities. more

SMFD researcher Junting Wang, Ph.D., has been awarded the prestigious Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship. The fellowship will allow her to advance her research on open-shell nanographenes (NGs) even further. Congratulations! more

A new study reveals that insulating buffer layers are no longer needed for ultrathin magnetic racetrack devices, unlocking new paths for seamless integration with functional substrates. more

In a newly published study in Advanced Materials, researchers from the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics report a new class of materials that may enable more sustainable spintronic devices: iridium-based high entropy alloys. more

Pupils from Saaleschule Halle visited our Institute as part of their science project days. more