Two-dimensional materials, which consist of just a single layer of atoms, can be packed together more densely than conventional materials, so they could be used to make transistors, solar cells ...

While integrating 2D materials with silicon is a promising path for next-generation electronics, Li says, significant challenges remain, particularly in understanding and engineering charge transport ...

Finding new materials with useful properties is a primary goal for materials scientists, and it's central to improving technology. One exciting area of current research is 2D materials—super ...

Scientists discovered that nanoscale wrinkles in 2D materials can preserve electron spin, enabling ultracompact and energy-efficient devices.

Silicon-based electronics are approaching their physical limitations and new materials are needed to keep up with current technological demands. Two-dimensional (2D) materials have a rich array of ...

Finding new materials with useful properties is a primary goal for materials scientists, and it's central to improving technology. One exciting area of current research is 2D materials—super ...

Scientists have discovered that a ‘single atomic defect' in a layered 2D material can hold onto quantum information for microseconds at room temperature, underscoring the potential of 2D materials in ...

Since the discovery of graphene, other 2D materials have been isolated with a wide range of useful properties. Read about the current market for 2D materials.