Layered two-dimensional (2D) materials occur in many electronic varieties ranging from the standard metals, insulators, and semiconductors to topological insulators, superconductors, ferromagnets, ...

Researchers investigated the fatigue behavior of 2D hybrid materials, opening doors to their widespread use in real-world applications. Researchers investigated the fatigue behavior of 2D hybrid ...

Materials that are incredibly thin, only a few atoms thick, exhibit unique properties that make them appealing for energy storage, catalysis and water purification. Researchers have now developed a ...

Two-dimensional materials, which consist of just a single layer of atoms, can be packed together more densely than conventional materials, so they could be used to make transistors, solar cells, LEDs, ...

Finding new materials with useful properties is a primary goal for materials scientists, and it's central to improving technology. One exciting area of current research is 2D materials—super-thin ...

Mixed-dimensional heterostructures integrate the advantages of materials with various dimensional ranges, offering a useful framework for multiple technological developments. In a study published in ...

Advancements in nanotechnology fabrication and characterization tools have facilitated a number of developments in the creation of new two-dimensional (2D) materials and gaining and understanding of ...

Wrinkles can be an asset. Scientists at Rice University have discovered that tiny creases in two-dimensional (2D) materials can control electron spin with record precision, opening the way for ...

Nanoelectronics deal with extremely small electronic components — transistors, sensors and circuits that can fit on the tip of a needle. This technology powers our everyday lives through devices such ...

Researchers discovered that twisting 2D materials improves toughness while preserving strength, paving the way for durable electronics and smart devices. (Nanowerk News) The mechanical strength and ...

(Nanowerk News) Researchers have been looking to replace silicon in electronics with materials that provide a higher performance and lower power consumption while also having scalability. An ...