2D materials Research update Graphene ribbons advance twistronics A new technique allows for much better control of twist angle and strain in layered two-dimensional materials Read article: Graphene ribbons advance twistronics
2D materials Research update Exciton–polaritons enhance magneto-optical responses in van der Waals crystals Polariton energies are highly tunable using external magnetic fields and magnons Read article: Exciton–polaritons enhance magneto-optical responses in van der Waals crystals
2D materials Research update New 2.5-dimensional structures observed in twisted graphite hybrids Properties of bulk graphite become inextricably mixed with those of a 2D material stacked on top of it at a slight twist angle Read article: New 2.5-dimensional structures observed in twisted graphite hybrids
2D materials Research update Electron ‘kick’ removes single atoms from 2D material Desirable defects known as nitrogen vacancies could be created in hexagonal boron nitride using aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy Read article: Electron ‘kick’ removes single atoms from 2D material
Topological matter Research update Graphene’s ‘cousin’ makes a switchable topological insulator A two-dimensional form of the element germanium could make electronics faster and more energy efficient Read article: Graphene’s ‘cousin’ makes a switchable topological insulator
2D materials Research update Electron-hole symmetry in quantum dots shows promise for quantum computing Bilayer graphene devices could find widespread use as qubits and sensors Read article: Electron-hole symmetry in quantum dots shows promise for quantum computing
Nanophotonics Research update Surface plasmon polaritons launched by nano-emitters are imaged in the near field Tip-enhanced nanospectroscopy reveals quasiparticle standing waves Read article: Surface plasmon polaritons launched by nano-emitters are imaged in the near field
2D materials Research update Photonic time crystal amplifies microwaves New 2D metamaterial could boost 6G telecoms Read article: Photonic time crystal amplifies microwaves
2D materials Research update Giant tunnelling magnetoresistance appears in an antiferromagnet New spin-filter magnetic tunnel junction could make a promising platform for spintronic devices Read article: Giant tunnelling magnetoresistance appears in an antiferromagnet
Condensed matter Research update Giant magnetoresistance spotted in near-pristine graphene Room-temperature effect could find use in magnetic sensors Read article: Giant magnetoresistance spotted in near-pristine graphene