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University of Minnesota

Electrolyte combo

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In the study, the researchers used a technique called electrolyte gating. They took the non-magnetic iron sulfide material and put it in a device in contact with an ionic solution, or electrolyte. They then applied as little as 1 volt (less than from a household battery), moved positively charged molecules to the interface between the electrolyte and the iron sulfide, and induced magnetism.

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Leighton, et. al

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