Twisting 2D nanomaterials unlocks exotic quantum phases of matter
By 
James Mitchell Crow2026-09-21T09:55:00
From superconductivity to fractional charge, strange and exotic states emerge when 2D nanomaterial bilayers are twisted into moiré superlattice structures. Chemists are joining force with physicists to explore a strange twisted world
A twist of just one degree can transform graphene from an ordinary conductor into a superconductor, opening the door to some of the strangest quantum states ever observed. From fractional charges to designer electronic properties, researchers are discovering that twisted 2D materials can behave in ways that challenge existing theory and could one day reshape computing, electronics and energy. Dive into the fast-moving world of twistronics.