Advances in 2D Materials and Symmetry Breaking in Graphene
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 651
Special Issue Editors
Interests: solid-state physics; condensed matter; complex systems
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In this Special Issue, emphasis is placed on materials science and condensed matter physics, encompassing both theoretical and experimental research. The primary focus is on recent advances in two-dimensional (2D) materials, particularly those exhibiting properties that emerge from symmetry breaking in graphene.
Graphene possesses intrinsic crystallographic and electronic symmetries that can be disrupted by various factors, such as external electric fields, mechanical deformations, or twist angles between layers. This symmetry breaking gives rise to novel and often remarkable properties, underscoring the significance of this research area and opening perspectives for the design of materials with tunable electronic, optical, mechanical, thermodynamic, and other functional properties.
Of particular interest are applied and experimental research in areas such as next-generation transistors, quantum sensors, photonic devices, superconducting systems, electronic transport, and thermodynamic transfer mechanisms. Contributions in fundamental physics addressing the principles and consequences of symmetry breaking are also highly encouraged.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Luis O. Palma-Chilla
Dr. Juan César Flores Araya
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- graphene and symmetries
- symmetry breaking
- electronics
- thermodynamics
- optics
- 2D band structures
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