2D materials and van der Waals heterostructures

BACKGROUND Materials by design is an appealing idea that is very hard to realize in practice. Combining the best of different ingredients in one ultimate material is a task for which we currently have no general solution. However, we do have some successful examples to draw upon: Composite materials and III-V heterostructures have revolutionized many aspects of our lives. Still, we need a general strategy to solve the problem of mixing and matching crystals with different properties, creating combinations with predetermined attributes and functionalities. ADVANCES Two-dimensional (2D) materials offer a platform that allows creation of heterostructures with a variety of properties. One-atom-thick crystals now…

• RS
  Royal Society
• SF
  Seventh Framework Programme
• EA
  Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

  Awards: EP/K005014/1, EP/N007131/1
• AR
  Army Research Office
• HE
  H2020 European Research Council