Properties of many layered materials, including copper- and iron-based superconductors, topological insulators, graphite and epitaxial graphene, can be manipulated by the inclusion of different atomic ...

The physical characteristic known as intercalation is essential for operating many contemporary, cutting-edge technologies, ranging from lithium-ion batteries to next-generation superconductors. Image ...

Intercalating native metal atoms (self-intercalation) into the van der Waals (vdW) gaps of transition metal dichalcogenides (TMD) has been considered as an effective method to create novel 2D ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Aqueous rechargeable batteries based on earth abundant materials are promising alternatives to lithium-ion batteries, which are plagued by safety and environmental concerns. These ...

The beginning of this project dates back to 2012-2013, when team leader Ayrat Dimiev was working at Rice University, Houston, TX, USA, with Professor James Tour. Together with Natnael Behabtu, at that ...

In their paper, the researchers discuss in detail graphene delamination from platinum (Pt) surfaces using electrochemical methods. They show that water intercalation between graphene and a Pt surface ...

Graphite battery boost. Helper halides bring unprecedented capacity and excellent cyclability. Credit: iStock alxpin Lithium ion batteries are a useful and powerful energy storage option. Commonly ...

Researchers now have a clearer picture of the chemical mechanisms underlying lithium-ion batteries—and it could lead to faster, more efficient batteries for electric vehicles, portable electronics, ...