Two-dimensional (2D) material research is rapidly evolving to broaden the spectrum of
emergent 2D systems. Here, we review recent advances in the theory, synthesis …

Layered SnSe is an emerging class of black phosphorus, which is non‐toxic, eco‐friendly,
and chemically stable. Recently, SnSe nanostructures have triggered more research interest …

Advances in renewable and sustainable energy technologies critically depend on our ability
to design and realize materials with optimal properties. Materials discovery and design …

Single‐crystal tin selenide (SnSe), a record holder of high‐performance thermoelectric
materials, enables high‐efficient interconversion between heat and electricity for power …

Abstract 2D materials based on main group element compounds have recently attracted
significant attention because of their rich stoichiometric ratios and structure motifs. This …

Lead chalcogenides and their alloys belong at the heart of thermoelectrics due to their large
thermoelectric figure of merit (zT). However, recent research has shown a limitation in the …

There is growing interest in using ultrafast light pulses to drive functional materials into
nonequilibrium states with novel properties. The conventional wisdom is that above-gap …

Recently, single-crystals of tin selenide (SnSe) have drawn immense attention in the field of
thermoelectrics due to their anisotropic layered crystal structure and ultra-low lattice thermal …

Unique functionalities can arise when 2D materials are scaled down near the monolayer
limit. However, in 2D materials with strong van der Waals bonds between layers, such as …

Topological materials are derived from the interplay between symmetry and topology.
Advances in topological band theories have led to the prediction that the antiperovskite …