Unusual metal oxide shows signs of magnetism under lattice strain in ultrathin layers
Source: Originally published on Phys.org Quantum Physics on August 1, 2026.
Ruthenium dioxide (RuO2) is a metal oxide that commonly serves as an important metallic conductor, quantum material and industrial electrocatalyst. While there have been debates surrounding the magnetic properties of RuO2, it is generally thought to be nonmagnetic in its bulk form. But now, a new study, published in Science Advances, has found that very thin layers of RuO2 can become magnetic when its lattice is placed under strain.
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