2D Materials

Researchers at Tokyo Tech identify the quantum critical point in superconductors, solving a three-decade-old mystery and enhancing the understanding of superconductivity fluctuations. Credit: SciTechDaily.comThermoelectric effect reveals full picture of fluctuations in superconductivity.Weak fluctuations in superconductivity, a precursor phenomenon to superconductivity, have been successfully detected by a research group at Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech). This breakthrough was achieved by measuring the…

This artist’s rendition shows a new integration platform developed by MIT researchers. By engineering surface forces, they can directly integrate 2D materials into devices in a single contact-and-release step. Credit: Courtesy of Sampson Wilcox/Research Laboratory of ElectronicsMIT’s breakthrough in integrating 2D materials into devices paves the way for next-generation devices with unique optical and electronic properties.Two-dimensional materials, which are only a few atoms thick, can exhibit some incredible properties,…

Schematic representation showing how a graphene layer protects against water. The electrical current flowing along the edge of the topological insulator indenene remains completely unaffected by external influences. Credit: Jörg Bandmann, pixelwgResearchers have developed a groundbreaking protective coating for indenene, a quantum material promising for ultrafast electronics, enabling its use in air without oxidation. This innovation could revolutionize the future of atomic layer electronics.The race to create…

By U.S. Naval Research Laboratory February 22, 2024A landmark discovery introduces slab waveguides made from hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), showcasing the potential of 2D materials in advancing optical device technology. This innovation underscores hBN’s unique properties as an optical waveguide and its broad implications for enhancing 2D material-based devices.The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), working together with Kansas State University, has announced the discovery of slab waveguides made from the…

By Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science February 10, 2024New research demonstrates how laser light can amplify the nonlinear optical properties of hexagonal boron nitride (hBN). The research successfully generated new optical frequencies and significantly increased third-harmonic generation, marking a significant advancement in the field of nonlinear optics and quantum material research.A recent study published in Nature Communications reveals that engineers from Columbia University, in…

Researchers from Kyushu University and Nitto Denko have developed tape that changes its ‘stickiness’ to 2D materials due to UV light. Credit: Ago Lab, Kyushu UniversityResearchers create UV-sensitive tape that can transfer 2D materials like graphene in an easier, cheaper, and less damaging way.Materials just atoms in thickness, known as two-dimensional (2D) materials, are set to revolutionize future technology, including in the electronics industry. However, the commercialization of devices that contain 2D materials has…

Researchers have discovered a new 2D quantum material, CeSiI, marking the first instance of heavy fermions in a 2D structure. This breakthrough by Uppsala and Columbia University scientists paves the way for advanced studies on quantum phenomena and the development of materials with tailored quantum properties.Researchers at Uppsala University, along with other collaborators, have discovered a novel 2D quantum material in a recent study published in Nature. This groundbreaking material is composed of atomically thin…

EPFL researchers have created an energy-efficient in-memory processor using MoS2, combining over 1000 transistors. This processor, which efficiently performs vector-matrix multiplication, represents a shift away from traditional von Neumann architecture and could boost the European semiconductor industry.Developed by EPFL researchers, the first large-scale in-memory processor using 2D semiconductor materials could substantially cut the ICT sector’s energy footprint.As information and communication technologies (ICT)…