Researchers at Hanyang University introduced a method called etching-flux-mediated single-centred nucleation (EF-SCN) to control where crystals begin to form. They grew molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) semiconductors on patterned substrates, achieving consistent, centrally located nucleation and high single-crystal yields. The method's pote...
Researchers at Linköping University used AI to identify 33 existing and create 11 new MXenes with sustainable synthesis methods, opening up new applications in water purification, energy storage, and biomedicine. The new synthesis method requires fewer hazardous chemicals and less water, scaling up manufacturing possibilities.
Researchers have developed a new computational method to predict separable atomic layers in crystals, identifying 2,531 promising candidates for 2D materials. The method, known as XCP, uses bond strengths and distances to calculate the strength of bonds between individual atoms.
Researchers at Columbia University have caught electron waves in a metal for the first time, enabling the manipulation of quantum states in metals. The discovery was made using a material called Pd5AlI2, which has a frustrated crystal lattice structure that allows electrons to be trapped in place.
Electromagnetic induction heating can achieve high heating rates and improve energy efficiency in biomass thermochemical conversion processes. The technology also enables the use of magnetic catalysts, which can enhance catalytic reactions and influence product selectivity.
Researchers developed a modular fabrication method to convert individual atomic layers of a 2D crystal into semiconducting, insulating, and semimetallic regions. This approach achieved highly efficient switching and improved electrical contacts, enabling the creation of complete high-performance transistors.
Physicist Yongtao Cui will develop advanced experimental techniques to probe collective modes in 2D materials, aiming to understand fundamental principles governing novel electronic phases. The grant will also support graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, training the next generation of quantum scientists.
A team of researchers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has discovered that hafnium oxide is inherently antiferroelectric, a rare quality found in few materials. This breakthrough could lead to the development of high-performance capacitors, solid-state cooling systems, and more efficient computer memory.
Researchers developed a heat-venting ceramic metastructure with high terahertz shielding efficiency, combining material modification and structural design. The metastructure exhibited multifunctional characteristics, including hydrophobic and antifouling surfaces and excellent heat dissipation capabilities.
A new memory technology tames heat at the nanoscale, enabling rapid switching and reducing energy consumption. By stacking alternating layers of conductive and insulating materials, the researchers achieve a 76% reduction in reset energy demand and a 30-fold decrease in data drift.
Researchers developed an AI-powered framework to optimize 2D material growth, enabling rapid process optimization and customized synthesis. The approach integrated machine learning and knowledge-driven reasoning to decipher multifactorial mechanisms.
The study suggests that a 2D carbon-based material, MAC, can efficiently produce hydrogen through a metal-free process. The material's disordered structure provides a broad range of active sites, which can enhance hydrogen production.
Researchers discovered that tiny wrinkles in graphene can change its electrical properties, revealing flexoelectricity. The team found that the sharpness of the wrinkles was more important than their size, allowing for stronger electrical charge separation and potential applications in sensing and electronic devices.
Researchers at NIMS experimentally ascertained friction independent of sliding velocity at high temperature, clarifying the basic principle of friction. The discovery is expected to lead to the design and development of energy-saving lubricants.
A symmetry-engineered b-As/2H-TMDs heterostructure distinguishes photocurrent generation along different crystal directions. The device generates photocurrent at zero bias in the armchair direction but not in the zigzag direction, enabling polarization-sensitive performance and applications in integrated photonics and optical sensing.
Researchers developed an elastic bevel thermal lamination method that removes interlayer impurities, producing clean interfaces and high-performance 2D device arrays. The method significantly reduces bubbles and wrinkles while maintaining structural integrity.
Researchers discovered that a small magnetic field switches CeTe₃ between striped and checkerboard electronic patterns. The material's unique properties allow it to adopt multiple competing patterns, which can be manipulated with magnetism.
A new study reveals that tiny gaps in ultra-thin devices can strongly influence unwanted electrical leakage. Researchers found that conventional expectations about insulating materials can change at the atomic scale, requiring engineers to consider the full device structure.
Researchers uncover a previously unknown phase transformation mechanism in monolayer molybdenum telluride (MoTe2) that is fundamentally distinct from the conventional martensitic model. The study reveals a one-dimensional 'domino-like' chain reaction that triggers structural rearrangement and enables programmable electronic devices.
Researchers discovered graphene can host multiple superconducting states, some persisting even in the presence of strong magnetic fields. The team found that certain experimental conditions could control the material's properties, leading to a new family of unconventional superconducting states.
Scientists directly capture collective excitations, known as Goldstone modes, which are associated with quantum phenomena like superconductivity. The researchers used optics to probe the space-and-time-resolved properties of the material and observed phenomena that had yet to be directly observed in condensed matter systems.
A research team has successfully removed the primary obstacle to post-silicon computing by creating a record-breaking electronic connection for atomic-thin materials. The new GaOx layer enables 'hybrid tunnelling' mechanism, reducing contact resistance and allowing transistors to operate at much lower voltages without sacrificing speed.
Birmingham researchers demonstrate a new, sustainable way to break down toxic pollutants in wastewater using sunlight and molecular-thin catalysts created using an innovative mechanical approach. The method increases degradation performance by up to 2.5 times compared to bulk raw material.
Researchers have developed a scalable and sustainable method for producing graphene, a key material in electronics and technologies. The technique uses high-intensity vibrations to 'split' and 'peel off' molecular-thin layers of material, resulting in higher production rates and reduced solvent waste.
Researchers at TU Wien found that 2D materials are unsuitable for smaller electronic structures due to a tiny gap formed between the material and insulating layer. However, some materials can be combined with stronger bonds to eliminate this issue, potentially revolutionizing miniaturization steps.
Researchers at Indian Institute of Science have devised a method to grow high-quality 2D magnetic materials over centimetre-scale wafers, paving the way for their integration into next-generation electronics. The technique uses Physical Vapour Transport Deposition and enables scalable fabrication with minimal surface roughness.
Rice University scientists have created a new type of two-dimensional semiconductor that exhibits no distortions, allowing for efficient energy transfer. The material's performance is an order of magnitude better than previously reported perovskites, making it suitable for applications such as solar cells and tandem devices.
Researchers have developed a sub-THz graphene receiver that meets the demands of future 6G technologies, offering multi-gigabit-per-second data rates and near-zero energy consumption. The innovation transforms graphene devices from laboratory detectors into practical building blocks for 6G wireless technology.
Researchers have developed a structure that traps infrared light in a layer just 40 nanometers thick, opening up opportunities for faster and smaller photonic systems. They achieved this by creating a subwavelength grating using molybdenum diselenide, a material with a high refractive index.
Researchers integrated transient optical spectroscopy with ultrafast electron microscopy to capture both electronic and structural dynamics simultaneously. This enables the study of heterogeneous materials, phase transitions, and light-driven functional responses with implications for solar cells, quantum computing, and next-generation...
Researchers developed a new eDNA sampling membrane that captures DNA fragments with high efficiency, detecting multiple tropical coral reef fish species. The membrane, coated with molybdenum disulfide nanosheets, enables preferential interactions with DNA bases, improving the capture of trace eDNA from large volumes of seawater.
Researchers at the University of Manchester found that large-area MoS₂ reduces energy loss in magnetic memory films by altering the film's internal crystal structure. This effect is not confined to laboratory-scale samples and has implications for real, scalable spintronic technologies.
Researchers at Penn State have developed microscopic thermometers that can be integrated onto a chip to track temperatures. The sensors, made from advanced 2D materials, differentiate subtle temperature changes in just 100 nanoseconds and can be placed on a single chip, offering efficient temperature monitoring.
Researchers from CASUS at HZDR developed a reliable computational framework to study polyheptazine imides' electronic and optical properties. This work confirms the potential of these materials for photocatalytic reactions, including water splitting and carbon dioxide reduction.
Researchers at Rice University have developed a new technique to spot hidden defects in ultrathin electronics, which can trap electrical charges and weaken the material. This method uses electron microscopy, cathodoluminescence mapping, and force-based measurements to detect defects before they undermine device performance.
Scientists at Columbia University have experimentally confirmed that quantum fluctuations in a 2D material can alter the properties of a nearby crystal. The team placed a nanometer-sized flake of hexagonal Boron nitride on top of a superconducting material, where the vibrations matched and interacted, suppressing superconductivity.
Researchers have observed a new microscopic mechanism enabling precise control of magneto-optical properties in alloys of two-dimensional semiconductors. The discovery opens up prospects for technological applications in devices exploiting valleytronics.
Researchers at Columbia University have observed a superfluid transitioning into an insulating phase, exhibiting properties of both liquid-like and solid-like behavior. The finding suggests that the low-temperature phase may be a highly unusual exciton solid, leaving room for further exploration and potential observation of supersolids.
A nanostructure composed of silver and an atomically thin semiconductor layer can be turned into an ultrafast switching mirror device, displaying properties of both light and matter. This discovery could lead to dramatically increased information transmission rates in optical data processing.
A team of researchers from OIST and Stanford University has demonstrated a powerful new alternative approach to Floquet engineering by showing that excitons can produce Floquet effects more efficiently than light. This breakthrough enables the creation of novel quantum devices and materials with significantly lower intensities.
A team of researchers has developed a dual-response cellulose–WO3 composite film that can switch tint in seconds and survive 200 cycles. The membrane is made from wood and can be roll-coated on existing paper machines, making it a sustainable alternative to traditional smart glass.
Researchers at University of Chicago have developed a new technique for synthesizing MXene materials, enabling faster and more efficient production at a fraction of the cost. The new method uses chemical vapor deposition to create MXenes with remarkable properties.
Dr. Nevill Gonzalez Szwacki's research explains boron nanostructures diversity and predicts new materials with specific properties. The study combines known structures and predicts electronic properties based on atomic coordination.
The first 2D semiconductor FPGA has successfully integrated approximately 4,000 transistors on a wafer scale, marking a significant transition for 2D electronics. The device utilizes an independently innovated integration process platform to overcome critical challenges and achieve reliable operation.
Kono recognized for his contributions to optical physics, light-condensed matter interactions and photonic applications of nanosystems. His research explores how light interacts with materials at the nanoscale, potentially leading to new technologies in electronics and quantum communication.
Researchers at Rice University have discovered that light can trigger a physical shift in atomic lattice, creating tunable behavior and properties in transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) materials. This effect could advance technologies using light instead of electricity, such as faster computer chips and ultrasensitive sensors.
Using a new terahertz spectroscopic technique, researchers have revealed that tiny stacks of 2D materials can naturally form cavities, confining light and electrons in even tinier spaces. This discovery could help control quantum phases and ultimately harness them for future quantum technologies.
Atomically thin 2D metals exhibit unique properties, making them suitable for applications in electronics, electrochemistry, and catalysis. Five synthesis methods, including confinement techniques and van der Waals squeezing, are explored to fabricate 2D metals with distinct properties.
Rice scientists developed a method to pattern device functions with submicron precision directly into an ultrathin crystal using focused electron beams. The approach created bright blue-light emitting traces that also conduct electricity, potentially enabling compact on-chip wiring and built-in light sources.
A team of researchers from Japan has synthesized a novel 2D material, 2H-NbO2, which exhibits strongly correlated electronic properties with two-dimensional flexibility. The discovery paves the way for realizing advanced quantum materials in next-generation electronic devices.
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have discovered a way to synthesize new multi-metal 2D materials by adding up to nine metals into the mix. This finding opens up possibilities for designing materials with precisely controlled properties for diverse applications.
In graphene, electrons behave like a perfect fluid with electrical properties described by a universal quantum number. Researchers discovered this property in exceptionally clean samples of graphene, observing an inverse relationship between electrical and thermal conductivity.
Researchers from NUS and The University of Manchester develop two breakthrough methods to overcome electronic disorder in graphene, setting new records for electron mobility. Twist-angle engineering and proximity screening enable the observation of quantum effects in unprecedented conditions.
Researchers developed a wax-assisted exfoliation method to fabricate high-quality MnBi2Te4 devices with dual-surface AlOx encapsulation. This approach significantly improved the robustness of topological phases in MnBi2Te4, leading to the observation of enhanced axion insulator states and quantum anomalous Hall effects.
Researchers at Rice University have found that bending atomically thin layers of materials like molybdenum ditelluride creates a unique spin texture called persistent spin helix, which preserves spin state even in scattering collisions. This discovery could lead to the development of ultracompact, energy-efficient electronic devices.
A team of materials scientists at Rice University developed a new way to grow ultrathin semiconductors directly onto electronic components using chemical vapor deposition. The breakthrough technique eliminates the fragile manufacturing step, potentially speeding up development of next-generation electronics and computing.
Researchers developed a triggered air-water interfacial coordination assembly method to synthesize ultrathin large-sized continuous 2D MOF membranes within just 30 minutes. The method enables highly accurate permeable and stable H2/CO2 separation, revolutionizing industrial separation processes.
Researchers at Rice University have demonstrated a strong form of quantum interference between phonons, revealing record levels of interference. The breakthrough could lead to new technologies in sensing, computing, and molecular detection.
The team created Pd5AlI2, a metallic material that exhibits frustration of electron motion due to its chemistry, rather than geometry. This discovery opens up new possibilities for flat bands and unique electronic structures that could lead to breakthroughs in quantum technologies like superconductors and rare-earth-free magnets.
Researchers developed a proof-of-concept device to detect HMGB1 protein in menstrual blood, showing five times more sensitivity than existing laboratory tests. The test can detect low concentrations of the biomarker, enabling early detection and intervention for endometriosis patients.