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Recent Progress on Thin 2D Materials

A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Thin Films and Interfaces".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2024 | Viewed by 1155

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School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
Interests: 2D materials; first-principles calculations; excited-state properties; doping physics; computational methods development

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Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 02139 USA
Interests: first-principles calculations; machine learning; elastic engineering; low-dimensional materials

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Beyond the renowned graphene, an array of other 2D materials, such as transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs), hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN), and phosphorene, have emerged, showcasing a plethora of unique and diverse properties. The pace at which these materials are being discovered and studied is truly remarkable. These atomically thin materials, with their unique electrical, thermal, optical, and mechanical properties, have unlocked novel avenues in the realms of electronics, photonics, energy storage, and even biomedical applications.

The burgeoning interest from both industry and academia underpins their significance. Grasping a comprehensive understanding of these 2D materials is crucial not only for their fundamental research, but also their technological applications. This Special Issue aims to highlight cutting-edge advancements in the synthesis, characterization, application, and theoretical computations of thin 2D materials. We are particularly interested in studies focusing on innovative fabrication techniques, novel characterization methods, groundbreaking applications, and advanced theoretical modeling and predictions that elucidate the intricate behaviors and potentials of these materials.

Original research articles, reviews, and perspective pieces that delve into the aforementioned areas are warmly welcomed. Together, let us sketch the evolving landscape of thin 2D materials and explore the innovations they are set to bring, forging pathways for future research and applications.

Dr. Dan Wang
Dr. Zhe Shi
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • two-dimensional (2D) materials
  • atomically-thin systems
  • synthesis techniques
  • advanced characterization
  • theoretical predictions and modeling
  • innovative methodological development
  • material interfaces and junctions
  • practical and emerging applications

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Quantum-Size Effects in Ultra-Thin Gold Films on Pt(111) Surface
by Yury M. Koroteev, Igor V. Silkin, Vyacheslav M. Silkin and Evgueni V. Chulkov
Materials 2024, 17(1), 63; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17010063 - 22 Dec 2023
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We calculate, within the density-functional theory, the atomic and electronic structure of the clean Pt(111) and Au(111) surfaces and the nML-Au/Pt(111) systems with n varying from one to three. The effect of the spin–orbital interaction was taken into account. Several new electronic [...] Read more.
We calculate, within the density-functional theory, the atomic and electronic structure of the clean Pt(111) and Au(111) surfaces and the nML-Au/Pt(111) systems with n varying from one to three. The effect of the spin–orbital interaction was taken into account. Several new electronic states with strong localization in the surface region were found and discussed in the case of clean surfaces. The Au adlayers introduce numerous quantum well states in the energy regions corresponding to the projected bulk band continuum of Au(111). Moreover, the presence of states resembling the true Au(111) surface states can be detected at n = 2 and 3. The Au/Pd interface states are found as well. In nML-Au/Pt(111), the calculated work function presents a small variation with a variation of the number of the Au atomic layer. Nevertheless, the effect is significantly smaller in comparison to the s-p metals. Full article
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