Mechanical resonators are widely used in sensors, transducers and optomechanical
systems, where mechanical dissipation sets the ultimate limit to performance. Over the past …

Solid-state phase transformation is an intriguing phenomenon in crystalline or noncrystalline
solids due to the distinct physical and chemical properties that can be obtained and modified …

The sp2 nature of graphene endows the hexagonal lattice with very high theoretical
stiffness, strength and resilience, all well-documented. However, the ultimate stretchability of …

All-inorganic lead halide perovskites (CsPbX3, X= Cl, Br or I) are becoming increasingly
important for energy conversion and optoelectronics because of their outstanding …

Diamonds have substantial hardness and durability, but attempting to deform diamonds
usually results in brittle fracture. We demonstrate ultralarge, fully reversible elastic …

Diamond is not only the hardest material in nature, but is also an extreme electronic material
with an ultrawide bandgap, exceptional carrier mobilities, and thermal conductivity. Straining …

Pressures generated by external forces or by internal body processes represent parameters
of critical importance in diagnosing physiological health and in anticipating injuries …

Two-dimensional layered materials (2DLMs) have attracted a tremendous amount of
attention as photodetectors due to their fascinating features, including high potentials in new …

Our review provides a comprehensive overview on the latest progress in pulsed-laser
deposition (PLD) of 2D layered materials (2DLMs), and its application in photoelectric …

Since the demonstration of p-type gallium nitride (GaN) through do** with substitutional
magnesium (Mg) atoms,, rapid and comprehensive developments, such as blue light …