Advances in Nanoscale Spintronics

A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 June 2026 | Viewed by 1192

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Dear Colleagues,

Spintronics has emerged as a transformative field, offering profound implications for data storage and sensing technologies. Early breakthroughs, such as the discovery of giant magnetoresistance, have set the stage for the development of modern spintronic devices and materials. This Special Issue, titled "Advances in Nanoscale Spintronics", seeks to showcase the latest developments in the synthesis, fabrication, and characterization of nanoscale spintronic materials and devices.

We aim to highlight cutting-edge research on the design and application of nanoscale spintronic systems, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across materials science, physics, and engineering.

We particularly encourage submissions that focus on advanced computational methods, machine learning approaches for materials discovery, and innovative strategies in spintronic device fabrication and performance.

We invite original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and insightful perspectives addressing the following: synthesis and fabrication of novel spintronic materials; development of spintronic devices for real-world applications; fundamental studies on spin-related phenomena; and the optimization of materials

We look forward to receiving your contributions and advancing the field of nanoscale spintronics.

Dr. Brahim Marfoua
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Keywords

  • nanoscale magnetism
  • spintronics
  • magnetic nanoparticles
  • skyrmions
  • spin-torque effects
  • magnetoresistance spin-orbitronics
  • quantum computing

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From MAX to MXene: Unveiling Robust Magnetism and Half-Metallicity in Cr2ZnC and Its Half-Metallic 2D Cr2C Through Ab-Initio Investigation
by Ahmed Lokbaichi, Ahmed Gueddouh, Djelloul Gueribiz, Mourad Rougab, Brahim Lagoun, Fatima Elhamra, Ahmed Mahammedi and Brahim Marfoua
Nanomaterials 2026, 16(2), 110; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano16020110 - 14 Jan 2026
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A first-principles investigation was conducted to characterize the novel Cr2ZnC MAX phase and its exfoliated MXene nanosheet, Cr2C. The study critically examines the effect of electron correlations on the bulk phase, revealing that the PBE+U framework, unlike standard PBE, [...] Read more.
A first-principles investigation was conducted to characterize the novel Cr2ZnC MAX phase and its exfoliated MXene nanosheet, Cr2C. The study critically examines the effect of electron correlations on the bulk phase, revealing that the PBE+U framework, unlike standard PBE, yields a dramatically enhanced magnetic moment of 12.80 μB (vs. 1.88 μB), confirming the necessity of this approach for Cr-based carbides. The phase stability is confirmed through rigorous analysis of its thermodynamic, dynamic, and mechanical properties. For the derived 2D Cr2C, results confirm a robust half-metallic state with a total magnetic moment of 8.00 μB, characterized by a metallic spin-majority channel and a semiconducting spin-minority channel with a 2.41 eV direct gap, leading to near-ideal spin polarization. These combined features establish Cr2C as a highly promising candidate for next-generation spintronic applications and 2D magnetic devices requiring room-temperature stability. Full article
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