Faster graphene growth on hexagonal boron nitride
A collaborative study between Peking University and Tinghua University in China demonstrate a faster method to grow vertical heterostructures of graphene and hexagonal boron nitride. The main challenge in the direct growth of
Etching-free patterning of graphene
A study conducted at the Chungnam National University in Korea demonstrate a new method for patterning hybrid graphene films without the use of etching. Traditionally, in order to prepare transparent and conductive electrodes, graphene
Graphene oxide barriers for breathable barrier protective clothing
Graphene oxide barriers demonstrate promise for as breathable barrier film for personal protective equipment.
2D electride substrate for 2D semiconductor
A collaboration between the Sungkyunkwan University, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Pohang University of Science and Technology and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, demonstrate a new way for lattice and doping engineering for MoTe2.
Superlubricity for MoS2 monolayers
Scientists from Peking University in China demonstrate that monolayer of MoS2 exhibit superlubricity. Probing the tribological properties of materials on the nanoscale has been a challenge due to the intrinsic planar geometry of
Iso-octane enables fast drying conductive inks
A collaboration between the Université du Québec à Montréal and the École de Technologie Supérieure (ETS) Montréal enables fast drying graphene conductive inks. A traditional issue with conductive inks is the reliance on high boiling