Since the discovery of graphene, two-dimensional ultrathin nanomaterials with an atomic thickness (typically <5 nm) have attracted tremendous interest due to their fascinating chemical and physical properties. These ultrathin nanomaterials, referr...
The rational design of the heterogeneous interfaces enables precise adjustment of the electronic structure and optimization of the kinetics for electron/ion migration in energy storage materials. In this work, the built-in electric field is introduce...
Heterointerface engineering has been verified to be an effective approach to enhance the energy density of alkali-ion batteries by resolving inherent shortcomings of single materials. However, the rational construction of heterogeneous composite with...
Platinum is known as the most efficient catalyst for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). However, Pt catalysts still encounter high loading demands, poor atom utilization, and uncontrolled nanoparticle aggregation,...
There is a technological necessity for more efficient, abundant, and sustainable materials for energy storage applications. Lithium-ion batteries dominate, however, there are a number of sustainability, economic, and availability issues that require...
The precise control of thermal–kinetic parameters governs epitaxial perfection in functional oxide heterostructures. Herein, using Iridium/MgO(100) as a model system, the traditional “low-speed/high-temperature” paradigm is revoluti...
Space-borne SiGe-based electronics are confronted with high-energy particles and may suffer from displacement damage effects. Here, primary radiation damage of a strain-engineering-based SiGe/Si heterostructure was investigated by molecular dynamics...
Atomic layer deposition (ALD) has emerged as a promising technology for the development of the next generation of low-power semiconductor electronics. The wafer-scaled growth of two-dimensional (2D) crystalline nanostructures is a fundamental step to...
Directional ionic migration in ultra-thin metal-oxide semiconductors under applied electric fields is a key mechanism for developing various electronic nanodevices. However, understanding charge transfer dynamics is challenging due to rapid ionic mig...
Heterointerface engineering, especially the construction of heterointerfaces based on two highly active components, is an effective strategy to enhance the sodium storage capacity and accelerate the reaction kinetics of transition metal chalcogenide...
In this review, we have assessed the possibility of metal–perovskite interfacial engineering to enhance the catalytic activity and selectivity in a range of heterogeneous catalytic reactions. We embarked on a literature screening of different p...
Hydrogen energy as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels necessitates the development of cost-effective and efficient electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). While transition metal sulfides have shown promise, their practical...
As micro–nano power devices have evolved towards high frequency, high voltage, and a high level of integration, the issue of thermal resistance at heterointerfaces has become increasingly prominent, posing a key bottleneck that limits device pe...
WO3 electrochromic films have emerged as potential candidates for smart windows due to their cost-effectiveness, fast switching speed, and strong chemical stability. However, the inherent contradiction between the high coloring efficiency of amorphou...
Developing cost-effective, highly catalytic active, and stable electrocatalysts in alkaline electrolytes is important for the development of highly efficient anion-exchange membrane water electrolysis (AEMWE). To this end, metal oxides/hydroxides hav...
Modifying the electronic structure of a catalyst through interface engineering is an effective strategy to enhance its activity in the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Interface engineering is a viable strategy to enhance the catalytic activity of...
Zinc–air batteries (ZABs) are crucial for renewable energy conversion and storage due to their cost-effectiveness, excellent safety, and superior cycling stability. However, developing efficient and affordable bifunctional electrocatalysts for...
Developing highly efficient and stable electrocatalysts for urea electro-oxidation reactions (UORs) will improve wastewater treatment and energy conversion. A low-cost cobalt sulfide-anchored nickel sulfide electrode (CoS/Ni3S2@CP) was synthesized by...
Developing perovskite solar cells (PSCs) with both high performance and long-term stability remains a critical challenge and research focus in the field of photovoltaic devices. Herein, we report a multi-step spin-coating strategy for high-efficiency...
The rational design of heterointerfaces with optimized charge dynamics and defect engineering remains pivotal for developing advanced non-noble metal-based electrocatalysts for water splitting. A comparative study of NiCo2S4–MoS2 heterostructur...
Photothermal catalytic CO2 conversion into chemicals that provide added value represents a promising strategy for sustainable energy utilization, yet the development of highly efficient, stable, and selective catalysts remains a significant challenge...
GaN HEMT has attracted a lot of attention in recent years owing to its wide applications from the high-frequency power amplifier to the high voltage devices used in power electronic systems. Development of GaN HEMT on Si-based substrate is currently...
Amid global efforts toward carbon neutrality, nanoconfined catalysis has emerged as a transformative strategy to address energy transition challenges through precise regulation of catalytic microenvironments. This review systematically examines recen...
Interfaces such as grain boundaries (GBs) and heterointerfaces (HIs) are known to play a crucial role in structure-property relationships of polycrystalline materials. While several methods have been used to characterize such interfaces, advanced tra...
Electrocatalytic water splitting offers a promising route to sustainable H2, but the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in alkaline media remains the principal bottleneck for activity and durability. This review focuses on alkaline OER and integrates me...
The understanding of the origin of a two-dimensional electron gas (2DEG) at the surface of anatase TiO2 remains a challenging issue. In particular, in TiO2 ultra-thin films, it is extremely difficult to distinguish intrinsic effects, due to the physi...
Two-dimensional ferromagnets are promising for compact spintronic devices. However, their centrosymmetric structure inherently suppresses the Dzyaloshinskii–Moriya interaction (DMI), hindering the stabilization of chiral spin texture. Here, a t...
Defect engineering in semiconductor heterojunctions offers a promising route for enhancing the selectivity of photocatalytic CO2 conversion. In this work, a ZnS/gel-derived TiO2 photocatalyst featuring sulfur vacancies introduced via hydrazine hydrat...
2H MoTe2 (molybdenum ditelluride) has generated significant interest because of its superconducting, nonvolatile memory, and semiconducting of new materials, and it has a large range of electrical properties. The combination of transition metal dicha...
Gallium nitride (GaN) has emerged as one of the most promising wide-bandgap semiconductors for next-generation space photovoltaics. In contrast to conventional III–V compounds such as GaAs and InP, which are highly efficient under terrestrial c...