Star attraction: Magnetism generated by star-like arrangement of molecules: Atomic-scale ‘kagome’ geometry switches on magnetism in a 2D organic material

A new study demonstrating the emergence of localized magnetism due to a 2D nanomaterial's unique, star-like atomic-scale structure has potential for applications in next-generation electronics based on organic nanomaterials, where tuning of electronic interactions can lead to a vast range of new electronic and magnetic phases.