The production and isolation of single-layer graphene in 2004 sparked global interest in 2D materials. The unique structures and properties of these atomically thin materials arise from the ...

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 ...

In a paper published in Nature Photonics in October, Columbia Engineers have shrunk nonlinear platforms with high efficiency ...

The unique properties of two-dimensional (2D) materials, which are only a few atoms to a single atom thick, differ from those of their three-dimensional (3D) counterparts. 2D materials have had a ...

Graphene might be the wonder kid of the materials world but other 2D nanosheets also show great promise for novel applications, says Belle Dumé New dimensions Heterostructures based on 2D atomic ...

Discover how multimodal microscopy combines Raman, photoluminescence, and SHG to deliver insights into the structure and ...

A key objective of electronics engineers is to further reduce the size of devices, while also boosting their speed, ...

A breakthrough in decoding the growth process of Hexagonal Boron Nitride (hBN), a 2D material, and its nanostructures on metal substrates could pave the way for more efficient electronics, cleaner ...

Even the strongest crack under pressure, a problem materials scientists have long been grappling with. For instance, carbon-derived materials like graphene are among the strongest on Earth, but once ...

Researchers are exploring MXenes, 2D materials that could transform air into ammonia for cleaner fertilizers and fuels. Their atomic structures can be tuned to optimize performance, making them ...