Graphene consists only of carbon atoms, but magnetism is a property hardly associated with carbon.

They developed nanoheterostructure which can be used as a source of spin-polarized electrons for the semiconductor silicon substrate.

This discovery could lead to more efficient thermal energy harvesting - for example, converting car exhaust heat into electric power to enhance fuel-efficiency, or powering smart clothing by body heat.

Simple copper becomes an effective spintronic component thanks to molecular film.

The new material has been found to be more efficient than any previously investigated material.