Since the discovery of mechanically exfoliated graphene in 2004, research on ultrathin two-
dimensional (2D) nanomaterials has grown exponentially in the fields of condensed matter …

Recent advances in atomically thin two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides (2D
TMDs) have led to a variety of promising technologies for nanoelectronics, photonics …

Calculations of the impact of friction and wear on energy consumption, economic
expenditure, and CO 2 emissions are presented on a global scale. This impact study covers …

The isolation of graphene in 2004 from graphite was a defining moment for the “birth” of a
field: two-dimensional (2D) materials. In recent years, there has been a rapidly increasing …

In the quest for higher performance, the dimensions of field-effect transistors (FETs) continue
to decrease. However, the reduction in size of FETs comprising 3D semiconductors is limited …

Flexible electronics have recently gained considerable attention due to their potential to
provide new and innovative solutions to a wide range of challenges in various electronic …

Abstract 2D materials are the focus of an intense research effort because of their unique
properties and their potential for revealing intriguing new phenomena. Phosphorene, a …

Phosphorene, an emerging two-dimensional material, has received considerable attention
due to its layer-controlled direct bandgap, high carrier mobility, negative Poisson's ratio and …

Abstract 2D materials show wide‐ranging physical properties with their electronic bandgaps
varying from zero to several electronvolts, offering a rich platform to explore novel electronic …

Two-dimensional (2D) materials have attracted a great deal of interest in recent years. This
family of materials allows for the realization of versatile electronic devices and holds promise …