Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 16, 2024
The
unique
layer-stacking
in
two-dimensional
(2D)
van
der
Waals
materials
facilitates
the
formation
of
nearly
degenerate
phases
matter
and
opens
novel
routes
for
design
low-power,
reconfigurable
functional
materials.
Electrochemical
ion
intercalation
between
stacked
layers
offers
a
promising
approach
to
stabilize
bulk
metastable
explore
effects
extreme
carrier
doping
strain.
However,
situ
characterization
methods
study
structural
evolution
dynamical
properties
these
intercalated
remains
limited.
Here
experimental
platform
is
presented
capable
simultaneously
performing
electrochemical
lithium-ion
multimodal
ultrafast
lattice
using
both
electron
diffraction
nonlinear
optical
techniques.
Using
layered
semimetal
WTe
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
Recent
breakthroughs
in
brain-inspired
computing
promise
to
address
a
wide
range
of
problems
from
security
healthcare.
However,
the
current
strategy
implementing
artificial
intelligence
algorithms
using
conventional
silicon
hardware
is
leading
unsustainable
energy
consumption.
Neuromorphic
based
on
electronic
devices
mimicking
biological
systems
emerging
as
low-energy
alternative,
although
further
progress
requires
materials
that
can
mimic
function
while
maintaining
scalability
and
speed.
As
result
their
diverse
unique
properties,
atomically
thin
two-dimensional
(2D)
are
promising
building
blocks
for
next-generation
electronics
including
nonvolatile
memory,
in-memory
neuromorphic
computing,
flexible
edge-computing
systems.
Furthermore,
2D
achieve
biorealistic
synaptic
neuronal
responses
extend
beyond
logic
memory
Here,
we
provide
comprehensive
review
growth,
fabrication,
integration
van
der
Waals
heterojunctions
optoelectronic
devices,
circuits,
For
each
case,
relationship
between
physical
properties
device
emphasized
followed
by
critical
comparison
technologies
different
applications.
We
conclude
with
forward-looking
perspective
key
remaining
challenges
opportunities
applications
leverage
fundamental
heterojunctions.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
124(22), P. 12738 - 12843
Published: Nov. 5, 2024
The
quest
to
imbue
machines
with
intelligence
akin
that
of
humans,
through
the
development
adaptable
neuromorphic
devices
and
creation
artificial
neural
systems,
has
long
stood
as
a
pivotal
goal
in
both
scientific
inquiry
industrial
advancement.
Recent
advancements
flexible
electronics
primarily
rely
on
nanomaterials
polymers
owing
their
inherent
uniformity,
superior
mechanical
electrical
capabilities,
versatile
functionalities.
However,
this
field
is
still
its
nascent
stage,
necessitating
continuous
efforts
materials
innovation
device/system
design.
Therefore,
it
imperative
conduct
an
extensive
comprehensive
analysis
summarize
current
progress.
This
review
highlights
applications
neuromorphics,
involving
inorganic
(zero-/one-/two-dimensional,
heterostructure),
carbon-based
such
carbon
nanotubes
(CNTs)
graphene,
polymers.
Additionally,
comparison
summary
structural
compositions,
design
strategies,
key
performance,
significant
these
are
provided.
Furthermore,
challenges
future
directions
pertaining
materials/devices/systems
associated
neuromorphics
also
addressed.
aim
shed
light
rapidly
growing
attract
experts
from
diverse
disciplines
(e.g.,
electronics,
science,
neurobiology),
foster
further
for
accelerated
development.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 11, 2024
Two-dimensional
(2D)
semiconducting
dichalcogenides
hold
exceptional
promise
for
next-generation
electronic
and
photonic
devices.
Despite
this
potential,
the
pervasive
presence
of
defects
in
2D
results
carrier
mobility
photoluminescence
(PL)
that
fall
significantly
short
theoretical
predictions.
Although
defect
passivation
offers
a
potential
solution,
its
effects
have
been
inconsistent.
This
arises
from
lack
chemical
understanding
surface
chemistry
material.
In
work,
we
uncover
new
binding
using
sequence-specific
(SSCP)
protocol
based
on
2-furanmethanothiol
(FSH)
bis(trifluoromethane)
sulfonimide
lithium
salt
(Li-TFSI),
which
demonstrates
synchronized
100-fold
enhancement
both
PL
WS
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
The
transformation
of
bulk
transition-metal
dichalcogenide
(TMD)
particles
into
ultrathin
nanosheets
with
both
an
acceptable
yield
and
preserved
crystalline
integrity
presents
a
substantial
challenge
in
electrochemical
exfoliation.
This
arises
from
the
continuous
potential
stress
that
materials
experience
traditional
exfoliation
setups.
Herein,
we
propose
new
fluidized
(FEE)
method
to
efficiently
transform
TMD
powders
high-quality,
few-layered
aqueous
phase.
approach
builds
upon
concept
single
particle
impact
electrochemistry
(SPIE),
where
Faradaic
or
non-Faradaic
reaction
processes
can
occur
at
individual
their
collisions
potentiostatted
electrode.
distinct
advantages
this
method,
including
enhanced
mass
transport
recycling
mode,
contribute
more
efficient
charging
ion
intercalation
during
powdery
materials,
while
also
preserving
material's
integrity.
work
suggests
alternative
for
two-dimensional
general.
ACS Applied Nano Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
8(6), P. 2652 - 2659
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
We
demonstrate
the
facile
exfoliation
of
transition
metal
dichalcogenides
(TMDCs)
directly
in
neat
acrylate
monomers
resulting
readily
processable
stable
colloidal
dispersions─bypassing
conventional
methodologies
that
require
process-limiting
solvents
and
nanomaterial
ligand
functionalization.
As
such,
we
likewise
controlled
ease
fabricating
polymer/TMDC
nanocomposite
thin
films
via
free
radical
anionic
polymerization
with
minimal
to
no
post-exfoliation
processing.
Our
offer
tailored
effective
optical
properties
(i.e.,
refractive
index,
neff,
extinction
coefficient,
keff)
simply
by
adjusting
exfoliated
TMDC
dispersion
concentration
prior
film
fabrication.
yield
appealingly
large
changes
constants
up
∼Δ2.2
for
neff
∼Δ1.8
keff
(as
compared
polymer),
which
contrast
is
necessary
develop
application-relevant
coating
systems.
The
direct
TMDCs
processing
present
alternative
approaches
high-performance
development
utility
sensing,
imaging,
energy
harvesting.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 17, 2025
Abstract
2D
MXenes
are
a
rapidly
expanding
class
of
materials
with
broad
spectrum
electrochemical
applications,
particularly
in
the
energy
storage
area.
Concurrently,
3D
and
4D
printing
techniques
have
garnered
significant
research
attention
offering
customized
designs,
rapid
prototyping,
cost‐effective
scalable
production.
Integrating
MXene
into
3D/4D
printed
structures
offers
promising
path
for
development
advanced
devices,
combination
outstanding
properties
versatility
technology.
The
present
article
provides
comprehensive
report
on
technologies,
focusing
their
rheological
characteristics,
surface
chemistry,
ink
formulation,
stability,
storage.
Different
techniques,
including
printing,
screen
inkjet
continuous
liquid
interface
production
(CLIP)
methods—are
discussed
context
integration.
Additionally,
application
such
as
supercapacitors
batteries,
is
explored
along
future
directions
evolving
fields.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: March 8, 2025
Abstract
Aqueous
zinc-ion
batteries
offer
a
sustainable
alternative
to
lithium-ion
due
their
abundance,
safety,
and
eco-friendliness.
However,
challenges
like
hydrogen
evolution
uncontrolled
diffusion
of
H⁺,
Zn²⁺,
SO₄²⁻
in
the
electrolyte
lead
dendrite
formation,
side
reactions,
reduced
Coulombic
efficiency
for
Zn
nucleation.
Here,
simultaneously
regulate
cations
anions
electrolyte,
an
ion-separation
accelerating
channel
is
constructed
by
introducing
layer-by-layer
self-assembly
flocculant
poly(allylamine
hydrochloride)
its
tautomer
poly(acrylic
acid).
The
dual-ion
channels,
created
strong
electrostatic
interactions
between
carboxylate
ammonia
cations,
block
SO
4
2
−
promote
uniform
deposition
along
Zn(002)
plane,
exhibiting
CE
99.8%
after
1600
cycles
Cu||Zn
cell.
With
facile
fabrication
self-assembled
anode,
Ah-level
pouch
cell
(17.36
Ah)
with
high
mass
loading
(>
8
mg
cm⁻²)
demonstrates
practical
viability
large-scale
applications,
retaining
capacity
93.6%
250
at
1.7
C
(35.3
min).
This
work
enables
more
enhances
cycling
stability
larger
cells,
paving
way
commercialisation
batteries.
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 17, 2025
Morphotaxy,
a
process
by
which
2D
material
is
chemically
modified
while
retaining
its
original
physical
dimensions,
an
emerging
strategy
for
synthesizing
unconventional
materials
at
the
atomically
thin
limit.
Morphotaxy
typically
implemented
vapor-phase
reactions
on
mechanically
exfoliated
or
vapor-deposited
van
der
Waals
(vdW)
materials.
Here
we
report
method
converting
solution-processed
films
of
InSe
into
InI2
and
InBr2
using
dilute
I2
Br2
solutions,
respectively.
The
converted
retain
dimensions
flakes,
providing
access
to
non-vdW
indium
halides
in
ultrathin
form.
Liquid-phase
exfoliation
directly
enables
this
morphotaxial
reaction
producing
nanosheets
with
high
surface
areas
introducing
residual
polyvinylpyrrolidone
that
stabilizes
flake
morphology
slows
reactivity
Br2.
Overall,
work
presents
versatile
achieving
metal
offers
mechanistic
insights
relevant
halogenation
other
