Preparation and Properties of 2D Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Since the great success of graphene, atomically thin layered nanomaterials, briefly called 2D materials, have attracted tremendous attention as next-generation materials due to their extraordinary physical properties. Furthermore, van der Waals heterostructured architectures based on a few 2D materials have been proposed as unprecedented platforms for the implementation of versatile devices with a completely novel function or extremely high performance, bringing a paradigm shift in material research and development. Thus, diverse 2D materials beyond existing bulk materials have been widely explored and studied for promising electronic, optoelectronic, sensor, energy, structural, and bio applications. 

Especially, this Special Issue highlights the recent advances in the preparation methods of broad range of 2D materials such as graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides (MoS2, WS2, etc.), nitrides (GaN, BN, and Ca2N), organic materials (covalent frame works and 2D polymers), Mxene (Ti3C2, Ta4C3, etc.), and Xene (B, Si, Ge, and Sn) and also device applications enabling exotic physical, chemical, electrical, and optical properties. More specifically, it covers the recent progress of 2D materials on synthesis, device, analysis, and simulations for diverse applications. 

This Special Issue is open to original research articles, as well as review papers, that help researchers worldwide understand the latest trend and progress in the 2D material research field.

Prof. Byungjin Cho
Dr. Yonghun Kim
Guest Editors

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