title: A new face for organics. Interview by Fabio Pulizzi.
abstract: In 2004, after two decades' worth of experience investigating the photophysical properties of conducting polymers, Z. Valy Vardeny demonstrated a spin valve with an organic active layer. Nature Materials asked him about his views on the achievements in organic spintronics and the future of the field.
authors.forename: Z Valy
authors.initials: ZV
authors.lastname: Vardeny
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