Abstract 2D layered materials have sparked great interest from the perspective of basic
physics and applied science in the past few years. Extraordinarily, many novel stacked …

Zero-dimensional (0D) nano-carbons, including graphene quantum dots, nanodiamonds,
and carbon dots, represent the new generation of carbon-based nanomaterials with …

The interaction between electrons in graphene under high magnetic fields drives the
formation of a rich set of quantum Hall ferromagnetic (QHFM) phases with broken spin or …

Vortices in topological superconductors may host Majorana zero modes (MZMs), which have
been proposed as the building blocks of fault-tolerant topological quantum computers …

The first isolation of graphene opens the avenue for new platforms for physics, electronic
engineering, and materials sciences. Among several kinds of synthesis approaches …

Graphene quantum dots (GQDs) not only have potential applications on spin qubit, but also
serve as essential platforms to study the fundamental properties of Dirac fermions, such as …

Interacting electrons in flat bands give rise to a variety of quantum phases. One fundamental
aspect of such states is the ordering of the various flavours—such as spin or valley—that the …

Lignin-derived carbon nanodots (LCNs) are nanometer-scale carbon spheres fabricated
from naturally abundant lignin. Owing to rich and highly heritable graphene like π–π …

Flat bands in Van der Waals heterostructure provide an ideal platform for unveiling
emergent quantum electronic phases. One celebrated example is twisted monolayer-bilayer …

Although the recently predicted topological magnetoelectric effect and the response to an
electric charge that mimics an induced mirror magnetic monopole are fundamental attributes …