In materials science, the term single-layer materials or 2D materials refers to crystalline solids consisting of a single layer of atoms. These materials are promising for some applications but remain the focus of research.

Jan 23, 2025 · Two-dimensional materials are substances with a thickness of a few nanometres or less. Electrons in these materials are free to move in the two-dimensional plane, but their restricted motion in...

Jan 16, 2024 · Two-dimensional crystals have revolutionized fundamental research across a staggering range of disciplines. We take stock of the progress gained after twenty years of work.

Mar 6, 2024 · Scientists are working on developing new ways to make 2D materials from scratch, without needing to peel them down from 3D, but the quality of these is still imperfect. How do scientists get materials down to two dimensions?

Two-dimensional materials are ultra-thin nanomaterials that are receiving great attention in biomedical as well as other sectors. They are characterized to have a high surface area and can be functionalized with any material of interest.

2D materials have highly interesting properties. This article introduces some popular 2D materials and the methods of obtaining them, and explains why they differ from bulk materials.

Jan 23, 2025 · Two-dimensional (2D) materials, despite their small thickness, can display chirality that enables prominent asymmetric optical, electrical transport, and magnetic properties.

Feb 6, 2025 · Two-dimensional materials have become a cornerstone of modern materials science, offering unique structural, electronic, optical, and mechanical properties . This SI of Molecules brings together 17 diverse contributions, showcasing the latest advancements in 2D material synthesis, theoretical insights, and applications [2,3]. These papers ...

May 1, 2023 · Elemental two-dimensional (2D) materials, characterized by unique chemical, physical, and electrical characteristics, now offer intriguing energy and catalysis application possibilities.

Jan 7, 2022 · Two-dimensional (2D) materials are defined as crystalline materials consisting of single- or few-layer atoms, in which the in-plane interatomic interactions are much stronger than those along the stacking direction.