Investigating Spintronic Materials For Iridium Replacement In Energy Applications
Modern devices such as smart phones are made up of many elements and compounds. Some of the materials used in smart phones have deposits that are mainly mined in one location or a handful of countries. This gives countries a monopoly on essential resources which can be problematic should a geo-political issue arise. This could lead to shortages or rapid price hikes that we cannot afford to have given how dependent we are on technology. Looking into the development of new materials that can replace some of the materials we are dependent on or are considering depending on without decreasing the quality of our digital devices is essential. My research is within the field of spintronics (spin-electronics) and investigates a material called Heusler Alloys. Heusler Alloys have the potential to improve modern electronics by making transistors more efficient due to its tunable magnetic properties.
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