Triggered by the growing needs of develo** semiconductor devices at ever‐decreasing
scales, strain engineering of 2D materials has recently seen a surge of interest. The goal of …

The intercalation of layered materials offers a flexible approach for tailoring their structures
and generating unexpected properties. This review provides perspectives on the chemical …

Abstract Two‐dimensional (2D) materials have tremendous potential to revolutionize the
field of electronics and photonics. Unlocking such potential, however, is hampered by the …

In this Focus Review, we put the spotlight on very recent insights into the fascinating world of
wet chemistry in the realm offered by nanoconfinement of water in mechanically rather rigid …

Alkali metal (AM) intercalation between graphene layers holds promise for electronic
manipulation and energy storage, yet the underlying mechanism remains challenging to …

With the profuse amount of two-dimensional (2D) materials discovered and the
improvements in their synthesis and handling, the field of 2D heterostructures has gained …

Van der Waals (vdW) assembly of low-dimensional materials has proven the capability of
creating structures with on-demand properties. It is predicted that the vdW encapsulation can …

Trapped substances between a two-dimensional (2D) crystal and an atomically flat substrate
lead to the formation of bubbles. Their size, shape and internal pressure are determined by …

Stress-induced reactions at the sliding interface during relative movement are known to
cause structural or chemical modifications in contacting materials. The nature of these …

Discharge of antibiotic‐containing wastewater causes environmental pollution and threatens
biological and human health. An efficient treatment method for this wastewater is urgently …