2D Materials Article Series

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Apr 12 2018

Using Si2BN as an Anode in Li/Na Ion Batteries

Lithium-ion batteries have a prominent role in energy storage; they are viewed as the energy-storage solution for the intermittency problem associated with renewable energy & for electric vehicles.

Quantum Spin Hall Effect at Room Temperature in Stanene

The Quantum Spin Hall effect is viewed in 2D electron systems and results in the motion of electrons along the edges of a semiconductor.

Phosphorene as a 2D Semiconductor

Phosphorene is a natural semiconductor & therefore may be better suited to powering the next generation of digital technology. Phosphorene has already been used to create basic transistors.

How Molybdenite Could Have Applications in the Optoelectronics Industry

In this is article we will look at what molybdenite is & why its internal properties are useful for optoelectronic applications.

Graphyne and Its Potential Applications

As “wonder materials” go, graphene gets all the attention. However, graphyne, an allotrope of graphene, could turn out to be just as useful, if not more so.

Graphene and Germanene: Similarities and Differences

Here we look at the differences between it & Germanene: a 2D material with a crystalline structure.

Electronic and Magnetic Properties of Silicene

Monoatomic 2D materials are now gaining interest. One such material is silicene & in this article we will discuss what it is & why its properties are of interest.

The Differences Between Graphene and Graphyne

Many people will have heard of graphene, even if they don’t know exactly what it is. Graphyne, on the other hand, is not as well known. This article looks at the differences between these two 2D materials.

Storing H2 with Si2BN

Si2BN is a 2D material with a hexagonal lattice of silicon, boron, & nitrogen atoms, and was predicted by researchers back in 2016. This article looks at how H2 can be stored using this material.

Stanene & Its Uses in Integrated Circuits

Stanene has the characteristic hexagonal structure associated with 2D materials, consisting of atoms of tin. This article explores this material & how it can be used within integrated circuits.

Optical & Electronic Properties of Germanene

Germanene was synthesized in 2014, containing a single layer of geranium atoms. Here we look at some of its electronic & optical properties, & why these are important.

The Improvement of Electronics & Sensors with 2D Materials

Often with excellent electronic properties, 2D materials can be found that are highly conductive or with tuneable semiconductor bandgaps.

Using 2D Materials in Gas Sensing Applications

Gas sensors measure gaseous molecules present. 2D materials are used as the response material within sensor devices because of their excellent properties.

How Can 2D Materials be Used to Construct Waveguides?

2D materials are gaining more widespread use. In this article, we look at how 2D materials can be used to construct waveguides.

Using Graphene as a Photodetector

As the world of graphene expands, more application areas need to be communicated. In this article, we focus on how graphene can be used a photodetector.

Revolutionary Graphene Applications for Construction

Graphene has some excellent strength properties, especially when it comes to its tensile strength & Young Modulus.

A Comparison Between Phosphorene and Molybdenite as 2D Semiconductors

The applications of 2D materials are growing - they are now being used commonly in semiconductors.

Is Graphene Bulletproof?

The properties of graphene have always seemed somewhat miraculous. As well as the high electrical and thermal conductivities due to the atomic lattice, graphene is incredibly strong.

Bismuthene - A Guide to Its Properties and Potential

Whilst many people know about materials such as graphene and hexagonal boron nitride, bismuthene is a lesser known 2D material.

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

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2D Materials Article Series

Using Si2BN as an Anode in Li/Na Ion Batteries

Quantum Spin Hall Effect at Room Temperature in Stanene

Phosphorene as a 2D Semiconductor

How Molybdenite Could Have Applications in the Optoelectronics Industry

Graphyne and Its Potential Applications

Graphene and Germanene: Similarities and Differences

Electronic and Magnetic Properties of Silicene

The Differences Between Graphene and Graphyne

Storing H2 with Si2BN

Stanene & Its Uses in Integrated Circuits

Optical & Electronic Properties of Germanene

The Improvement of Electronics & Sensors with 2D Materials

Using 2D Materials in Gas Sensing Applications

How Can 2D Materials be Used to Construct Waveguides?

Using Graphene as a Photodetector

Revolutionary Graphene Applications for Construction

A Comparison Between Phosphorene and Molybdenite as 2D Semiconductors

Is Graphene Bulletproof?

Bismuthene - A Guide to Its Properties and Potential

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