# Magnetism without metal: a milestone for materials science

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**Created:** [October 9, 2024, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/magnetism-without-metal-a-milestone-for-materials-science/745 "2024-10-09T15:56:01Z")\
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Researchers from Dresden University of Technology have discovered a way to generate magnetism without metals, using organic 2D polymers made of triangulene molecules. These molecules possess unpaired electrons, which create a magnetic moment when arranged in a 2D solid structure. This breakthrough could lead to lightweight, non-toxic, and biocompatible magnetic materials with applications in data storage, medical technology, and quantum computing. The discovery opens new avenues in materials science, especially where metal use is undesirable due to weight or toxicity concerns.

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> **[Magnetism without metal: a milestone for materials science](https://www.chemeurope.com/en/news/1184603/magnetism-without-metal-a-milestone-for-materials-science.html)**
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> Dr Hongde Yu and Prof Thomas Heine from TUD Dresden University of Technology have succeeded for the first time in predicting metal-free organic magnetic materials using precise computer simulation ...

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