Emergent quantum states in novel 2D materials

Project funded by Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I.P. (FCT) (Concurso de Projetos Exploratórios de IC&DT em todos os Domínios Científicos - 2013), grant EXPL/FIS-NAN/1728/2013. Funded amount: EUR 38,388, as stated by the source. Runs 2014-03-10 to 2015-07-31. Keywords: 2D-materials, magnetism, superconductivity, topology, Exact sciences, Exact sciences/Physical sciences. Source: OpenAIRE Graph, from the funder's project data (collected by OpenAIRE on 2026-07-23); national funding data, not CORDIS. Abstract given by the source: The list of outstanding properties of graphene is long [A1], but important items are still missing. These items include intrinsic magnetism, superconductivity, and topological phases. The three states have been predicted to show up in graphene, but further theoretical analysis and experimental results uncovered the difficulties to realize them. 1) Robust intrinsic magnetism Predicted to be observed in many ways, for example ferromagnestim in bilayer graphene, the most promising way is based on the zero energy states induced by vacancies [A2, A3]. Only paramagnetic behavior has been observed so far associated to vacancies. 2) Superconductivity Observed in intercalated graphite, its realization in graphene requires prohibitive doping levels. 3) Topological phases One of the first predictions of a topological insulator was made for graphene. The effect is hampered by a negligible spin-orbit coupling constant. The discovery of graphene has made us realize that Nature offers many other 2D materials. This is precisely the innovative character of the present project, where we aim to explore whether the quantum states mentioned above, still elusive in graphene, are favoured in novel 2D materials. The study of 2D materials beyond graphene is key to enhance graphene's properties by combining this material with monolayers of 2D crystals in superstructures, which will allow broadening of the range of functional applications of graphene. We will focus on transition metal dechalcogenides, with emphasis on MoS2. Atomic layers of this material can be produced using mechanical exfoliation or chemical vapor deposition. We will also explore silicene, which can be seen as the silicon equivalent of graphene. It has been produced epitaxially on the Ag(111) surface. The choice for these materials is based on the evidence that they may realize in a robust way the quantum phases that complement the properties of graphene. 1) Magnetic quantum states Weak ferromagnetism has recently been [shortened; the full text is on the OpenAIRE page]

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AI-assisted summary: The project "Emergent quantum states in novel 2D materials" was funded by FCT with a grant of EUR 38,388, running from March 10, 2014, to July 31, 2015. It focuses on exploring intrinsic magnetism, superconductivity, and topological phases in graphene. Suggested technology pillar: enabling. Generated by AI from the public source text; it may contain errors and the original source is authoritative.