Two-dimensional nanomaterials (2D nanomaterials) are a sophisticated advanced class of
atomically thick nanomaterials that consist of a single to few layers of atoms. The lateral size …

The laminated transition metal disulfides (TMDs), which are well known as typical two-
dimensional (2D) semiconductive materials, possess a unique layered structure, leading to …

Pristine graphene has been considered one of the most promising materials because of its
excellent physical and chemical properties. However, various defects in graphene produced …

Electrocatalysts play a pivotal role in advancing the application of water splitting for
hydrogen production. This research unveils the potential of defective biphenylenes as high …

The long-standing popularity of thermoelectric materials has contributed to the creation of
various thermoelectric devices and stimulated the development of strategies to improve their …

Vacancy defect engineering has been well leveraged to flexibly shape comprehensive
physicochemical properties of diverse catalysts. In particular, growing research effort has …

The unique electronic and catalytic properties emerging from low symmetry anisotropic (1D
and 2D) metal chalcogenides (MCs) have generated tremendous interest for use in next …

Atomic defects in monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) such as chalcogen
vacancies significantly affect their properties. In this work, we provide a reproducible and …

Designing efficient and cost-effective materials is pivotal to solving the key scientific and
technological challenges at the interface of energy, environment, and sustainability for …

The technological evolution has been progressing for centuries and will possibly increase at
a higher rate in the 21st century. Currently, in this age of nanotechnology, the discovery of …