About this Research Topic
The multiple synthesis methods are explored in the production of atom-thin layered materials. These two-dimensional (2D) systems such as graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides, carbides or nitrides, show great potential in the field of catalysis, flexible electronics, optoelectronics, energy storage or gas sensors. A carbon material, notably graphene, can serve as substrate for the growth of these layered 2D materials, affecting their unique mechanical, electronic or optical properties. Catalysis based on carbon-based nanomaterials provides an excellent alternative to traditional catalysts. These multifaceted roles of carbon materials highlight the significance of carbon in advancing the synthesis and applications of 2D structures.
This Research Topic aims to delve into the role of carbon in the synthesis of 2D materials and to address questions regarding the optimal growth conditions, the effect of structural defects, and the role of carbon in leading to morphological changes. We encourage the submission of original, interdisciplinary, and collaborative work on the carbon-enabled advancements in 2D materials synthesis and applications. We are particularly interested in:
• The functionality of graphene as a substrate in chemical vapor deposition (CVD), molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) or any other growth techniques.
• The impact of curvature or defects on the growth or phase transition observable in the 2D structures.
• Utilization of graphene/carbon-based precursors in synthesizing 2D materials and their heterostructures.
• Diverse applications of carbon-enabled 2D materials in electronics, photonics, energy storage, catalysis, and beyond.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, perspectives, and methodological studies that explore advanced synthesis strategies, characterization techniques, and innovative applications within this interdisciplinary field.
This Research Topic aims to delve into the role of carbon in the synthesis of 2D materials and to address questions regarding the optimal growth conditions, the effect of structural defects, and the role of carbon in leading to morphological changes. We encourage the submission of original, interdisciplinary, and collaborative work on the carbon-enabled advancements in 2D materials synthesis and applications. We are particularly interested in:
• The functionality of graphene as a substrate in chemical vapor deposition (CVD), molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) or any other growth techniques.
• The impact of curvature or defects on the growth or phase transition observable in the 2D structures.
• Utilization of graphene/carbon-based precursors in synthesizing 2D materials and their heterostructures.
• Diverse applications of carbon-enabled 2D materials in electronics, photonics, energy storage, catalysis, and beyond.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, perspectives, and methodological studies that explore advanced synthesis strategies, characterization techniques, and innovative applications within this interdisciplinary field.
Keywords: Carbon materials; 2D materials synthesis strategies; layered materials; non-layered materials; heterostructures; semiconductor applications.
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