2D materials Research update Symmetry indicators unearth new topological materials Algorithm could help increase the number of known topological materials from a few hundred to thousands Read article: Symmetry indicators unearth new topological materials
2D materials Research update Superinsulating aerogel resists mechanical and thermal shocks New ultralight hexagonal boron nitride material could be used in extreme-temperature applications such as spacecraft Read article: Superinsulating aerogel resists mechanical and thermal shocks
Optics and photonics Podcasts Photonics innovations, carbon continues to amaze, and diversity in the 2D materials community Discussing photonics developments and the rest of the week’s highlights Read article: Photonics innovations, carbon continues to amaze, and diversity in the 2D materials community
2D materials Research update New 2D compound of silver and tellurium could have useful electronic properties Material was created by mistake while searching for new topological insulator Read article: New 2D compound of silver and tellurium could have useful electronic properties
Superconductivity Research update Squeezed graphene becomes a superconductor Pressure puts a new twist on magic-angle bilayers Read article: Squeezed graphene becomes a superconductor
2D materials Analysis Can 2D materials contribute to consumer electronics? Researchers in the US outline how to address the mismatch between current fabrication capabilities and the requirements for exploiting the impressive electronics properties of 2D materials Read article: Can 2D materials contribute to consumer electronics?
2D materials Research update Multiple excitons make a surprise appearance in 2D hybrid perovskites The discovery of excitons with distinct properties in hybrid organic–inorganic perovskites could open the door to tunable electronic devices Read article: Multiple excitons make a surprise appearance in 2D hybrid perovskites
2D materials Research update Pristine graphene produces giant photoresponse New finding could be important for developing more efficient and ultrafast photodetectors and perhaps even improved solar panels Read article: Pristine graphene produces giant photoresponse
2D materials Podcasts Twistronics pioneers win Physics World 2018 Breakthrough of the Year Physics World journalists discuss the research highlights of 2018 Read article: Twistronics pioneers win Physics World 2018 Breakthrough of the Year
2D materials Research update Topological off-on switch could make new type of transistor Devices might be the answer to the increasing challenge of energy wasted in modern CMOS-based computing Read article: Topological off-on switch could make new type of transistor