#2D materials

All articles tagged with "2D materials"

A new 2D material could shrink one of optics’ essential components

Researchers say a newly reported 2D material shows promise for ultrathin waveplates, raising the prospect of smaller polarization-control components for imaging, displays, and satellite systems.

Key Takeaways

Researchers report a new 2D material capable of functioning as an ultrathin waveplate.
Waveplates are key optical components used to control polarization.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 3, 2026·via phys.org

Researchers report first synthetic charged domain wall in a 2D material

Materials scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign say they have artificially generated a highly charged domain wall by interfacing two materials, a first for the field.

Key Takeaways

Researchers said they created a synthetic charged domain wall in a 2D material for the first time.
The result was achieved by interfacing two materials to generate the charged boundary artificially.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 1, 2026·via phys.org

Twisted 2D Crystals Produce Giant Magnetic Skyrmions

Edinburgh researchers created stable magnetic skyrmions stretching 300 nanometers by twisting atomically thin chromium triiodide layers, opening a path to low-power spintronic devices.

Key Takeaways

Skyrmions stretched to 300nm, far beyond expected moire pattern scale
Optimal formation at 1.1 degree twist angle in chromium triiodide bilayers

DT Editorial Team·Mar 2, 2026·5 min read·via sciencedaily.com