Read article: ‘Most perfect graphene ever’ grows fold-free on metal foil 2D materials Research update ‘Most perfect graphene ever’ grows fold-free on metal foil Ultra-pure sample of single-crystal carbon monolayer measures 4 × 7 cm
Read article: Moiré superlattice makes magic-angle laser 2D materials Research update Moiré superlattice makes magic-angle laser Researchers create a completely new laser design based on a graphene-like structure
Read article: Double-layered borophene is created at long last 2D materials Research update Double-layered borophene is created at long last Terraces on metal substrate stabilize growth of 2D material
Read article: Scientists watch 2D material defects evolve in real time 2D materials Research update Scientists watch 2D material defects evolve in real time Observations show that sheets of silicene naturally transform into single-domain structures when extra silicon atoms are added
Read article: ‘Bogolons’ make graphene superconducting 2D materials Research update ‘Bogolons’ make graphene superconducting 2D form of carbon transforms into a high-temperature superconductor if placed near a Bose–Einstein condensate, say theorists
Read article: Twisted trilayer graphene could be a spin-triplet superconductor Superconductivity Research update Twisted trilayer graphene could be a spin-triplet superconductor Material is resilient to high magnetic fields
Read article: ‘Iron man of 2D materials’ defies century-old description of fracture mechanics 2D materials Research update ‘Iron man of 2D materials’ defies century-old description of fracture mechanics Growth of cracks in hexagonal boron nitride proves surprisingly stable
Read article: Electrons in graphene drag light in their wake 2D materials Research update Electrons in graphene drag light in their wake A 21st-century version of Fizeau drag shines a spotlight on electron interactions
Read article: Topological insulators get a layered twist 2D materials Research update Topological insulators get a layered twist New work could aid the development of more energy-efficient electronic devices
Read article: ‘Slidetronics’ makes its debut 2D materials Research update ‘Slidetronics’ makes its debut Researchers discover a novel polarization switching mechanism in an ultrathin ferroelectric material
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