Weyl Semimetals: From Principles, Materials to Applications

Weyl Semimetals: From Principles, Materials to Applications

Advanced Materials

10.1002/adma.202506236

https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202506236

Mengyuan Zhong, Nam Thanh Trung Vu, Wenhao Zhai, Jian Rui Soh, Yuanda Liu, Jing Wu, Ady Suwardi, Huajun Liu, Guoqing Chang, Kian Ping Loh, Weibo Gao, Cheng‐Wei Qiu, Joel K. W. Yang, Zhaogang Dong

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

25 June 2025

Zhong, M., Vu, N. T. T., Zhai, W., Soh, J. R., Liu, Y., Wu, J., Suwardi, A., Liu, H., Chang, G., Loh, K. P., Gao, W., Qiu, C.-W., Yang, J. K. W., & Dong, Z. (2025). Weyl Semimetals: From Principles, Materials to Applications. Advanced Materials, 37(37). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202506236

Abstract Weyl semimetals have attracted significant interest in condensed matter physics and materials science, due to their unique electronic and topological properties. These characteristics not only deepen the understanding of fundamental quantum phenomena, but also make Weyl semimetals promising candidates for advanced applications in electronics, photonics, and spintronics. This review provides a systematic overview of the field, covering theoretical foundations, material synthesis, engineering strategies, and emerging device applications. This study first outlines the key theoretical principles and distinctive properties of Weyl semimetals, followed by an examination of recent advancements that enhance their functional versatility. Finally, this study discusses the critical challenges hindering their practical implementation and explore future development directions, along with the potential for expanding and enhancing their existing range of applications. By integrating discussions of both opportunities and obstacles, this review offers a balanced perspective on current progress and future directions in Weyl semimetal research.

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This research / project is supported by the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) - Manufacturing, Trade, and Connectivity Individual Research Grant
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This research / project is supported by the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) - Manufacturing, Trade, and Connectivity Individual Research Grant
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This research / project is supported by the National Research Foundation - Competitive Research Programme
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This research / project is supported by the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) - Kickstarter Initiative (SKI) grant
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This research / project is supported by the National Research Foundation - Competitive Research Programme
Grant Reference no. : NRF-CRP22-2019-0006

This research / project is supported by the National Research Foundation - Competitive Research Programme
Grant Reference no. : NRF-CRP26-2021-0004

This research is supported by core funding from: Advanced Research and Technology Innovation Centre (ARTC)
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This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Zhong, M., Vu, N. T. T., Zhai, W., Soh, J. R., Liu, Y., Wu, J., Suwardi, A., Liu, H., Chang, G., Loh, K. P., Gao, W., Qiu, C.-W., Yang, J. K. W., & Dong, Z. (2025). Weyl Semimetals: From Principles, Materials to Applications. Advanced Materials, 37(37). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202506236 , which has been published in final form at https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202506236. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Use of Self-Archived Versions. This article may not be enhanced, enriched or otherwise transformed into a derivative work, without express permission from Wiley or by statutory rights under applicable legislation. Copyright notices must not be removed, obscured or modified. The article must be linked to Wiley’s version of record on Wiley Online Library and any embedding, framing or otherwise making available the article or pages thereof by third parties from platforms, services and websites other than Wiley Online Library must be prohibited.

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