Some materials behave unexpectedly. They crack differently than expected, or react in ways that are hard to explain. The ...

Robotic stacking of 2D material layers on a heated substrate while applying pressure pushes out residues such as polymers from between the layers, resulting in atomically clean interfaces between ...

Scientists have found a way to trap light in an extremely thin layer, potentially reshaping how future photonic devices are ...

Researchers have discovered that a 'single atomic defect' in a layered 2D material can hold onto quantum information for microseconds at room temperature. This underscores the broader potential of 2D ...

What is Atomic Layer Etching? Atomic layer etching (ALE) is a highly controlled and selective etching technique that removes material layer by layer at the atomic scale. It is a cyclic process that ...

A new sustainable approach to energy harvesting could transform how wasted heat is turned into electricity, thanks to a ...

Millions of years of evolution have enabled some marine animals to grow complex protective shells composed of multiple layers that work together to dissipate physical stress. In a new study, engineers ...