Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 19, 2025
Abstract
In
recent
years,
the
study
of
two‐dimensional
(2D)
intrinsic
antiferromagnetic
(AFM)
topological
insulators
(TIs)
has
attracted
considerable
attention
due
to
their
unique
electronic
and
magnetic
properties,
which
are
promising
for
advancement
quantum
computing
spintronic
applications.
MnBi
2
Te
4
,
recognized
as
first
AFM
TI,
provides
a
platform
examining
theoretical
predictions
in
field
materials.
This
discovery
sparked
extensive
research
led
numerous
new
insights
that
have
improved
understanding
interplay
between
magnetism
topology
systems.
The
homologous
series
(MnBi
)(Bi
3
)
n
with
its
alternating
layers
Bi
exhibits
tunable
making
it
subject
intense
investigation.
review
comprehensively
examines
advances
series,
including
synthesis,
structural
characterization,
properties.
Key
experimental
observations
highlighted,
been
instrumental
elucidating
fundamental
physics
these
Additionally,
several
unresolved
questions
potential
future
directions
discussed,
providing
valuable
researchers
seeking
advance
this
integrated
field.
serves
reference
advancements
2D
TIs,
fostering
further
exploration
complex
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12(4)
Published: June 26, 2021
Abstract
2D
materials
are
regarded
as
promising
electrode
for
rechargeable
batteries
because
of
their
advantages
in
providing
ample
active
sites
and
improving
electrochemical
reaction
kinetics.
However,
it
remains
a
great
challenge
to
fulfill
all
requirements
high‐performance
energy
storage
devices
terms
electronic
conductivity,
the
number
accessible
sites,
structural
stability,
mass
production
capability.
Recent
advances
constructing
material‐based
heterostructures
offer
opportunities
utilizing
synergistic
effects
between
individual
blocks
achieve
optimized
properties
enhanced
performance.
In
this
perspective,
latest
summarized,
with
particular
emphasis
on
multifunctional
roles
batteries.
Synthetic
strategies,
features
mixed
dimensionalities,
structure
engineering
distinct
functionalities
various
applications
systematically
introduced.
Finally,
challenges
perspectives
presented
highlight
future
developing
practical
storage.
Abstract
Anisotropic
2D
materials
are
promising
building
blocks
for
future
photonic
and
optoelectronic
devices
due
to
their
low
structural
symmetry
in‐plane
optical
anisotropy.
This
review
systematically
summarizes
the
crystalline
structure,
growth
dynamics,
anisotropy
modulation
strategies,
corresponding
applications
emerging
anisotropic
materials.
First,
physical
properties
structures
of
typical
briefly
introduced.
After
that,
special
attention
is
paid
mechanism
low‐symmetry
lattices,
where
competition
between
different
modes
determines
crystal
morphologies.
Then,
principles
absorption,
photoluminescence,
Raman
scattering,
photodetection,
nonlinear
response
discussed
based
on
recent
scientific
advances.
The
discussion
techniques
modify
intrinsic
anisotropy,
along
with
possibility
introducing
isotropic
materials,
add
a
new
degree
freedom
control
over
properties.
application
prospects
also
helps
bridge
gap
exploration
novel
development
polarization‐sensitive
devices.
discussions
in
this
will
push
forward
frontier
Recent
advances
in
twisted
van
der
Waals
heterostructure
superlattices
have
emerged
as
a
powerful
and
attractive
platform
for
exploring
novel
condensed
matter
physics
due
to
the
interplay
between
moiré
potential
Coulomb
interactions.
The
act
periodic
confinement
space
capture
interlayer
excitons
(IXs),
resulting
exciton
arrays,
which
provide
opportunities
quantum
emitters
many-body
physics.
observation
of
IXs
transition-metal
dichalcogenide
(TMD)
heterostructures
has
recently
been
widely
reported.
However,
study
intralayer
based
on
TMD
homobilayer
(T-HB)
remain
elusive.
Here,
we
report
WSe2/WSe2
T-HB
with
small
twist
angle
by
measuring
PL
spectrum.
multiple
split
peaks
an
energy
range
1.55-1.73
eV
are
different
from
that
monolayer
WSe2
peaks.
were
caused
trapping
via
potential.
effect
was
further
demonstrated
changing
temperature,
laser
power,
valley
polarization.
Our
findings
new
avenue
correlated
phenomena
their
applications.
Abstract
Numerous
optical
phenomena
and
applications
have
been
enabled
by
nanophotonic
structures.
Their
current
fabrication
from
high
refractive
index
dielectrics,
such
as
silicon
(Si)
or
gallium
phosphide
(GaP),
pose
restricting
challenges
while
metals,
relying
on
plasmons
thus
exhibiting
ohmic
losses,
limit
the
achievable
applications.
An
emerging
class
of
layered,
so‐called
van
der
Waals
(vdW),
crystals
is
presented
a
viable
nanophotonics
platform
in
this
work.
The
dielectric
response
11
mechanically
exfoliated
thin‐film
(20–200
nm)
vdW
extracted,
revealing
indices
up
to
n
=
5,
pronounced
birefringence
Δ
3,
sharp
absorption
resonances,
range
transparency
windows
ultraviolet
near‐infrared.
Nanoantennas
are
subsequently
fabricated
dioxide
(SiO
2
)
gold,
utilizing
compatibility
thin
films
with
variety
substrates.
Pronounced
Mie
resonances
observed
due
contrast
SiO
,
leading
strong
exciton‐photon
coupling
regime
well
largely
unexplored
high‐quality‐factor,
hybrid
Mie‐plasmon
modes
gold.
Additional
vdW‐material‐specific
degrees
freedom
further
demonstrated
realizing
nanoantennas
stacked
twisted
crystalline
thin‐films,
enabling
control
nonlinear
properties,
post‐fabrication
nanostructure
transfer,
important
for
nano‐optics
sensitive
materials.
Next Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4, P. 100217 - 100217
Published: May 3, 2024
Few
layers
Black
phosphorus
(BP)
and
phosphorene
are
two-dimensional
(2D)
materials
renowned
for
their
adjustable
bandgaps,
high
carrier
mobility,
anisotropic
conductivity,
which
make
them
highly
promising
applications
in
the
visible
infrared
spectrum.
The
incorporation
of
these
into
polymer
matrices
has
led
to
significant
advancements
material
science,
resulting
nanocomposites
with
enhanced
mechanical,
electrical,
optical
properties.
This
article
provides
a
thorough
analysis
BP/phosphorene
nanocomposites,
including
synthesis
techniques
(such
as
exfoliation
methods)
manufacturing
approaches.
Advanced
characterisation
utilised
assess
structure,
morphology,
properties
composites.
highlights
potential
energy
storage
(e.g.,
high-capacity
batteries),
flexible
electronics
bendable
displays),
environmental
sensing,
emerging
biomedical
fields
such
targeted
drug
delivery.
Furthermore,
discusses
solutions
tackle
challenges
associated
scalable,
cost-effective
production
ambient
stability
BP/phosphorene,
leveraging
recent
engineering
research.
conclusion
outlines
future
research
directions,
emphasising
importance
addressing
persistent
through
technological
breakthroughs
exploring
avenues
further
advancement.
In
recent
years,
two-dimensional
(2D)
van
der
Waals
materials
have
emerged
as
a
focal
point
in
research,
drawing
increasing
attention
due
to
their
potential
for
isolating
and
synergistically
combining
diverse
atomic
layers.
Atomically
thin
transition
metal
dichalcogenides
(TMDs)
are
one
of
the
most
alluring
owing
exceptional
electronic
optical
properties.
The
tightly
bound
excitons
with
giant
oscillator
strength
render
TMDs
an
ideal
platform
investigate
strong
light-matter
coupling
when
they
integrated
cavities,
providing
wide
range
possibilities
exploring
novel
polaritonic
physics
devices.
this
review,
we
focused
on
advances
TMD-based
coupling.
foremost
position,
discuss
various
structures
strongly
coupled
TMD
materials,
such
Fabry-Perot
photonic
crystals,
plasmonic
nanocavities.
We
then
present
several
intriguing
properties
relevant
device
applications
polaritons.
end,
delineate
promising
future
directions
study
materials.