BACKGROUND Appreciation of the fact that synthesis of two-dimensional (2D) materials
does not necessarily require van der Waals bonded layered precursors led to discovery of …

As an emerging star of 2D nanomaterials, 2D transition metal carbides and nitrides, named
MXenes, present a large potential in various research areas owing to their intrinsic …

The synchronous harvesting and conversion of multiple renewable energy sources for
chemical fuel production and environmental remediation in a single system is a holy grail in …

Energy harvesting modules play an increasingly important role in the development of
autonomous self‐powered microelectronic devices. MXenes (ie, 2D transition metal …

The osmotic pressure difference between river water and seawater is a promising source of
renewable energy. However, current osmotic energy conversion processes show limited …

Topological semimetals (TSMs) are characterized by bulk band crossings in their electronic
structures, which are expected to give rise to gapless electronic excitations and topological …

Artificial ion channels with ion permeability and selectivity comparable to their biological
counterparts are highly desired for efficient separation, biosensing, and energy conversion …

Greenhouse gas emissions associated with power generation from fossil fuel combustion
account for 25% of global emissions and, thus, contribute greatly to climate change …

High-performance electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials with ultraflexibility,
outstanding mechanical properties, and superior EMI shielding performances are highly …

The 21st century has seen a reinvention of how modern electronics impact our daily lives;
silicon-electronics and organic electronics are currently at the core of modern electronics …