Two-dimensional (2D) materials have attracted tremendous research interest since the
breakthrough of graphene. Their unique optical, electronic, and mechanical properties hold …

Two-dimensional (2D) materials exhibit a wide range of atomic structures, compositions, and
associated versatility of properties. Furthermore, for a given composition, a variety of …

Topological insulators demonstrate tremendous potential in fields of electronics and
magnetism for their unique boundary states that are topologically protected against …

Topological insulator (TI), a promising quantum and semiconductor material, has gapless
surface state and narrow bulk band gap. Firstly, the properties, classifications and …

Abstract 2D materials based on main group element compounds have recently attracted
significant attention because of their rich stoichiometric ratios and structure motifs. This …

Cr 2 Ge 2 Te 6 is proposed as an insulating ferromagnetic substrate for the growth of
tetradymite-type topological insulators, based on a refined characterization of its transport …

We demonstrate the van der Waals epitaxy of the topological insulator compound Bi 2 Te 3
on the ferromagnetic insulator Cr 2 Ge 2 Te 6. The layers are oriented with (001) Bi 2 Te …

SnTe has attracted worldwide interest since its theoretical predication as topological
crystalline insulator. Because of promising applications of one-dimensional topological …

Bismuth-related nanomaterials have received much attention as potential promising
photocatalysts for both solar energy conversion and environment remediation because of …

Bi2Se3 attracts intensive attention as a typical thermoelectric material and a promising
topological insulator material. However, previously reported Bi2Se3 nanostructures are …