Chiral Altermagnetic Magnetoelectrics

ABSTRACT In this work, we introduce a new class of chiral altermagnetic magnetoelectrics in structurally chiral, nonpolar altermagnetic systems and identify the experimentally well‐characterized three‐dimensional metal–organic framework K[Co(HCOO)] as a promising material platform. K[Co(HCOO)] exhibits chirality‐locked g ‐wave altermagnetic spin splitting together with dual‐mode switchable electric polarization controlled by Néel‐vector reorientation and structural chirality. Specifically, Néel‐vector reorientation generates a finite electric polarization and reverses its sign, whereas chirality switching between left‐ and right‐handed enantiomers produces an additional sign reversal. The associated electronic and optical responses provide effective readout channels for these switchable states. Our results establish chiral altermagnetic magnetoelectrics as a promising route to chirality‐ and Néel‐vector‐controlled nonvolatile multifunctional spintronics.

Authors

Institutions

Publication Details

Journal
Advanced Materials
Published
2026-07-28
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.74303
Citations
1
Primary Topic
Theoretical and Computational Physics
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
5.56

Funders

Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

Chiral Altermagnetic Magnetoelectrics

Zhenxiang Cheng, Xiaotian Wang, Chengwu Xie
1 citations
Advanced Materials
Theoretical and Computational Physics
5.56
article

Chiral Altermagnetic Magnetoelectrics

Zhenxiang Cheng, Xiaotian Wang, Chengwu Xie
article en
1 citations

Abstract

ABSTRACT In this work, we introduce a new class of chiral altermagnetic magnetoelectrics in structurally chiral, nonpolar altermagnetic systems and identify the experimentally well‐characterized three‐dimensional metal–organic framework K[Co(HCOO)] as a promising material platform. K[Co(HCOO)] exhibits chirality‐locked g ‐wave altermagnetic spin splitting together with dual‐mode switchable electric polarization controlled by Néel‐vector reorientation and structural chirality. Specifically, Néel‐vector reorientation generates a finite electric polarization and reverses its sign, whereas chirality switching between left‐ and right‐handed enantiomers produces an additional sign reversal. The associated electronic and optical responses provide effective readout channels for these switchable states. Our results establish chiral altermagnetic magnetoelectrics as a promising route to chirality‐ and Néel‐vector‐controlled nonvolatile multifunctional spintronics.

Advanced Materials
Southwest University (CN), Tiangong University (CN), University of Wollongong (AU), Anhui Normal University (CN), Hebei Normal University (CN)
National Computational Infrastructure, Australian Government, National Natural Science Foundation of China, Basic Research Program of Jiangsu Province, National Key Research and Development Program of China, National Cancer Institute
Openalex Percentile: Top 11%
Theoretical and Computational Physics
5.56
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.