High-quality devices based on layered heterostructures are typically built from materials
obtained by complex solid-state physical approaches or laborious mechanical exfoliation …

Two-dimensional (2D) bismuth is expected to yield exotic electrical properties for various
nanoelectronics, despite the difficulty in large-area preparation and property tuning directly …

In this work, we perform a theoretical study of the ζ (4× 2) reconstructed surfaces of Bi/InAs (0
0 1) and Bi/InP (0 0 1). We have used the density-functional theory (DFT) within the local …

Anisotropic materials possess direction dependent properties as a result of symmetry within
their structure. Bismuth sulfide (Bi2S3) is an important semiconductor exhibiting anisotropy …

The efficiency of a thermoelectric (TE) device depends on the extent to which its
electron/hole transport symmetry at the Fermi level is broken. This requirement makes …

The concept of non‐trivial electronic structure combined with reduced dimensionality
presents a promising strategy for advancing optical applications and energy harvesting …

We reveal the extraordinary potential of bismuth (Bi) based planar thin film metamaterials in
achieving light perfect absorption for midwavelength infrared (MWIR) range from 3 to 6 μm …

Plasmonic metasurfaces for structural color generation are typically built using the
archetypal noble metals, gold, and silver. These possess plasmonic properties in the visible …

Density functional theory was employed to explore the effect of Bi as a high-index dopant on
the optical properties of titanium dioxide (TiO2), zirconium dioxide (ZrO2), and zinc oxide …

The effect of electric field application on the optical properties of gold (Au) thin film for
spectroscopic ellipsometry-based surface plasmon resonance (SPR) biosensor applications …