Electron spin dynamics of two-dimensional layered materials

TL;DR

This paper reviews recent experimental and theoretical advances in understanding electron spin dynamics across various two-dimensional layered materials, highlighting their potential for spintronics applications.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of the current state-of-the-art in electron spin behavior in 2D materials, integrating experimental findings and theoretical models.

Findings

Insights into spin transport mechanisms

Effects of spin-orbit coupling on spin relaxation

Impact of defects and chemical modifications

Abstract

The growing library of two-dimensional layered materials is providing researchers with a wealth of opportunity to explore and tune physical phenomena at the nanoscale. Here, we review the experimental and theoretical state-of-art concerning the electron spin dynamics in graphene, silicene, phosphorene, transition metal dichalcogenides, covalent heterostructures of organic molecules and topological materials. The spin transport, chemical and defect induced magnetic moments, and the effect of spin-orbit coupling and spin relaxation, are also discussed in relation to the field of spintronics.