Stacking orders in 2D van der Waals (vdW) materials dictate the relative sliding (lateral
displacement) and twisting (rotation) between atomically thin layers. By altering the stacking …

Abstract 2D transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) exhibit remarkable properties that are
strongly influenced by their atomic structures, as well as by various types of defects and …

We study the coupled charge density wave (CDW) and insulator-to-metal transitions in the
2D quantum material 1T-TaS2. By applying in situ cryogenic 4D scanning transmission …

The charge density wave material 1T-TaS2 exhibits a pulse-induced insulator-to-metal
transition, which shows promise for next-generation electronics such as memristive memory …

Hybrid organic–inorganic semiconductors with strong electron–phonon interactions provide
a programmable platform for developing a variety of electronic, optoelectronic, and quantum …

Multiple polytypes of MoTe2 with distinct structures and intriguing electronic properties can
be accessed by various physical and chemical approaches. Here, we report electrochemical …

The spin–orbit-assisted Mott insulator α-RuCl3 is proximate to the coveted quantum spin
liquid (QSL) predicted by the Kitaev model. In the search for the pure Kitaev QSL, reducing …

The van der Waals (vdW) interface provides two important degrees of freedom—twist and
slip—to tune interlayer structures and inspire unique physics. However, constructing …

Integration of the emerging layered materials with the existing CMOS platform is a promising
solution to enhance the performance and functionalities of the future CMOS based …

The unique layer‐stacking in two‐dimensional (2D) van der Waals materials facilitates the
formation of nearly degenerate phases of matter and opens novel routes for the design of …