Atomic defects, being the most prevalent zero-dimensional topological defects, are
ubiquitous in a wide range of 2D transition-metal dichalcogenides (TMDs). They could be …

Semiconductor nanowires (NWs) have been studied extensively for over two decades for
their novel electronic, photonic, thermal, electrochemical and mechanical properties. This …

Developing zero‐strain electrode materials with high capacity is crucial for lithium‐ion
batteries (LIBs). Here, a new zero‐strain composite material made of ultrasmall Si nanodots …

Understanding the thermal aggregation behavior of metal atoms is important for the
synthesis of supported metal clusters. Here, derived from a metal–organic framework …

Sustainable development of hydrogen energy is a prime concern to address the rising
energy demand and the global energy problem since the hydrogen economy is reliable for …

Nanowires are filamentary crystals with a tailored diameter that can be obtained using a
plethora of different synthesis techniques. In this review, we focus on the vapor phase …

There is great interest in developing rechargeable lithium batteries with higher energy
capacity and longer cycle life for applications in portable electronic devices, electric vehicles …

The past decade has witnessed the emergence of a new frontier in condensed matter
physics: topological materials with an electronic band structure belonging to a different …

This paper summarizes some of the essential aspects of silicon‐nanowire growth and of
their electrical properties. In the first part, a brief description of the different growth …

Abstract The Printed Electronics (PE) is expected to revolutionise the way electronics will be
manufactured in the future. Building on the achievements of the traditional printing industry …