Building artificial quantum solids via electrostatic assembly

Hybrid superlattices, comprised of alternatively stacked two-dimensional atomic crystals and molecular layers, serve as a promising platform for artificial quantum solids with desired properties. In this issue of Matter, Zhou et al. present a novel electrostatic co-assembly method that enables the synthesis of an extensive library encompassing 53 artificial hybrid superlattices. Hybrid superlattices, comprised of alternatively stacked two-dimensional atomic crystals and molecular layers, serve as a promising platform for artificial quantum solids with desired properties. In this issue of Matter, Zhou et al. present a novel electrostatic co-assembly method that enables the synthesis of an extensive library encompassing 53 artificial hybrid superlattices. Modular assembly of a library of hybrid superlattices and artificial quantum solidsZhou et al.MatterJanuary 25, 2024In BriefThis work established a versatile modular approach for constructing a library of layered hybrid superlattices consisting of alternating layers of atomic crystals and self-assembled molecular layers. The systematic study reveals the underlying principle for the general assembly of a diverse set of artificial solids with designable structural motifs and widely tunable physical properties. Full-Text PDF