Spin-controlled Electron transport in Chiral Molecular Assemblies for Various Applications

TL;DR

This paper reviews the chirality-induced spin selectivity (CISS) effect, highlighting its potential for spintronics and related fields, and discusses recent experimental findings and future research directions in chiral molecular spin transport.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of CISS phenomena, recent experimental results, and explores new chiral materials for spin manipulation applications.

Findings

CISS enables spin-polarized electron transport without magnets.

Experimental studies confirm chiral molecules' spin-filtering capabilities.

Research advances suggest promising applications in spintronics and quantum info.

Abstract

The chirality-induced spin selectivity (CISS) effect has garnered significant interest in the field of molecular spintronics due to its potential for creating spin-polarized electrons without the need for a magnet. Recent studies devoted to CISS effects in various chiral materials demonstrate exciting prospects for spintronics, chiral recognition, and quantum information applications. Several experimental studies have confirmed the applicability of chiral molecules towards spin-filtering properties, influencing spin-polarized electron transport, and photoemission. Researchers aim to predict CISS phenomena and apply this concept to practical applications by compiling experimental results and enhancing understanding of the CISS effect. To expand the possibilities of spin manipulation and create new opportunities for spin-based technologies, researchers are diligently exploring different chiral organic and inorganic materials for probing the CISS effect. This ongoing research holds promise for developing novel spin-based technologies and advancing the understanding of the intricate relationship between chirality and electron spin. This review showcases the remarkable CISS effect and its impact on spintronics, as well as its relevance in various other scientific areas.