2D transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) are characterized by the presence of multiple
crystal structures or phases, even at the ultrathin limit. Controlling phase transformations …

Semimetallic nanomaterials as photothermal agents for bioimaging and cancer therapy
have attracted tremendous interest. However, the poor photothermal stability, low …

The demand is growing for new nanoscience-based technologies with unique properties
that are different from traditional wet-chemical techniques. In recent years, laser ablation in …

The electronic structures of transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) has a strong
dependency on the d‐band electrons of the central metal (M) atom. In particular, trigonal …

Zinc ion batteries have attracted increasing research attention because of their unique
merits (low cost, high safety, etc.). However, poor cycle stability, low energy density and …

Vanadium diselenide (VSe2) exhibits versatile electronic and magnetic properties in the
trigonal prismatic (H-) and octahedral (T-) phases. Compared to the metallic T-phase, the H …

The engineering of the structural and morphological properties of nanomaterials is a
fundamental aspect to attain desired performance in energy storage/conversion systems …

Vanadium diselenide (VSe 2) is an unprecedented transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD)
with unusual characteristics in low dimensionality. Although theoretical studies suggest …

Excitation wavelength-dependent photoluminescence (PL) in two-dimensional (2D)
transition-metal chalcogenides enables a strong excitonic interaction for high-performance …

Controlling two-dimensional (2D) valleytronics by external means is a major challenge to
better information technology. Here, we demonstrate that introducing a ferroelectric-aided …