Quantum Nanomaterials by Twistronics

Project description

A new twist on layered 2D nanomaterials could foster exotic properties

The wonderful world of 2D nanomaterials, perhaps best known to the public thanks to graphene, offers tremendous possibilities for novel quantum effects and devices. Novel assemblies constructed layer by layer from isolated atomic planes of 2D crystalline nanomaterials have opened the door to an entire field of research exploring these so-called Van der Waals heterostructures. The EU-funded QTWIST project is putting a new twist on the design paradigm for these artificial solids by employing a rotation between adjacent crystalline planes to control their properties on the nanometre length scale. These "twisted" nanomaterials are expected to lead to novel superconducting and magnetic properties resulting from the exotic nanotexturing.

Fields of science

• engineering and technology › nanotechnology › nano-materials › two-dimensional nanostructures
• natural sciences › physical sciences › electromagnetism and electronics › electrical conductivity › superconductor

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.1.1. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - European Research Council (ERC)

Topic(s)

• ERC-2020-COG - ERC CONSOLIDATOR GRANTS

Call for proposal

ERC-2020-COG
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Funding Scheme

ERC-COG - Consolidator Grant

Host institution

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

Address

Oxford Road
M13 9PL Manchester
United Kingdom

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

EU contribution

€ 2 880 313

Beneficiaries (1)

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

United Kingdom

EU contribution

€ 2 880 313

Address

Oxford Road
M13 9PL Manchester

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments