Since the initial discovery of what has become a rapidly growing family of two-dimensional layered materials -; called MXenes -; in 2011, Drexel University researchers have made steady progress in understanding the complex chemical composition and structure, as well as the physical and electrochemical properties, of these exceptionally versatile materials.
In a paper recently published in the journal ACS Energy Letters, researchers comprehensively studied phase manipulation efficiency in BA2MA4Pb5 I16 (n = 5) quasi-two-dimensional (quasi-2D) perovskites. They used the dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) solvent to manipulate the crystalline growth process in the quasi-2D perovskite film.
Two-dimensional materials, which consist of a single layer of atoms, exhibit unusual properties that could be harnessed for a wide range of quantum and microelectronics systems. But what makes them truly special are their flaws.
There's still plenty of room at the bottom to generate piezoelectricity. Engineers at Rice University and their colleagues are showing the way.
Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory used neutron scattering to determine whether a specific material's atomic structure could host a novel state of matter called a spiral spin liquid.
Graphene-related materials (GRMs) are often used to reinforce polymers. In small concentrations of up to five weight percent, GRMs can significantly enhance the strength, electrical conductivity and thermal transport of composites for a variety of applications. However, being a relatively new set of materials, graphene and GRMs need to be carefully assessed in order to identify potential adverse effects prior commercialization.
In an article recently published in the journal ACS Energy Letters, researchers discussed the computation-assisted discovery and synthesis of 2D PrOBr photocatalyst.
A team from the Tulane University School of Science and Engineering has developed a new family of two-dimensional materials that researchers say has promising applications, including in advanced electronics and high-capacity batteries.
A new paper has been published in Nanomaterials presenting research into improving the ability of atomic force microscopy (AFM) to image 2D materials at the atomic level.
Two-dimensional magnetic materials have been hailed as building blocks for the next generation of small, fast electronic devices.