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Organic molecules yield a two-dimensional material with unusual edge states
A joint research team has built a two-dimensional structure from organic molecules that shows characteristics of both honeycomb and Kagome lattices. Phys.org reports that the structure hosts edge states of the kind linked to topological materials.
Edge states reported in the structure
According to the report, the structure carries edge states specific to topological materials. These states exist only at the boundaries of the material and differ from those in its interior.
The findings come from a single report by Phys.org, the only outlet cited for them.
Institutions behind the work
Researchers from NIMS, Toyota Kosen, Saga University, Nara Women's University, Kiel University in Germany and other institutions took part in the project.
Open questions
- Have independent researchers verified the edge-state findings?