Layered materials with unique structures and symmetries have attracted tremendous interest
for constructing 2-dimensional (2D) structures. The weak interlayer interaction renders them …

The formation of topological defects after a symmetry-breaking phase transition is an
overarching phenomenon that encodes the underlying dynamics. The Kibble–Zurek …

Manipulating the trend of polarization profiles in the propagation direction, especially the
evolution from homogeneous to inhomogeneous distribution, can provide subtle implements …

Photocatalysis can effectively degrade emerging (micro) pollutants in wastewater and
achieve advanced water treatment objectives, wherein the low solar energy conversion …

Local variations in the charge distribution at semiconductor interfaces can lead to energy
level band bending in the structure's band diagram. Measuring this band bending is …

Janus materials, a novel class of materials with two faces of different chemical compositions
and electronic polarities, offer significant potential for various applications with catalytic …

Much of the dramatic growth in research on topological materials has focused on
topologically protected surface states. While the domain walls of topological materials such …

Semiconductors with strong spin–orbit interaction as the underlying mechanism for the
generation of spin-polarized electrons are showing potential for applications in spintronic …

Bismuth telluride halides (BiTeX) are Rashba-type crystals with several potential
applications ranging from spintronics and nonlinear optics to energy. Their layered …

Vortices play a crucial role in determining the properties of superconductors as well as their
applications. Therefore, characterization and manipulation of vortices, especially at the …