To meet the escalated global energy requirements while preserving the intrinsic
environmental integrity, it is highly important to develop renewable and clean energy …

Ultrathin two-dimensional (2D) semiconductor-mediated photocatalysts have shown their
compelling potential and have arguably received tremendous attention in photocatalysis …

Abstract Janus two-dimensional (2D) materials, referring to the layers with different surfaces,
have attracted intensive research interest due to the unique properties induced by symmetry …

To achieve efficient photocatalysis for producing hydrogen and oxygen from dissociated
water molecules using solar energy, all steps in the process–the photon absorption, exciton …

The strong bond energy and short bond length of N≡ N triple bond make it a challenging
target for synthesizing nitrogen-rich compounds. However, recent research has successfully …

The new concept of rechargeable fluoride ion batteries (FIBs) could potentially be safer,
cheaper and higher energy density than those of traditional batteries. However, due to the …

Efficient photocatalytic water splitting is of holds paramount importance in addressing
contemporary energy and environmental challenges. The emergence of symmetry-deficient …

In the class of two-dimensional (2D) materials, group III2–VI3 compounds have drawn
intense attention due to its excellent surface properties. In this work, based on first-principles …

The intrinsic built-in electric field (BEF) of the two-dimensional (2D) Janus monolayer
effectively suppresses the recombination of photoexcited holes and electrons, thereby …

Due to losing out-of-surface symmetry and the induced built-in dipole, two-dimensional (2D)
Janus structures were believed to have various potential applications in the fields of …