Because of their ultrathin thickness, two-dimensional (2D) materials exhibit unique
properties in different fields, such as electronics and catalysis. As one of these materials, a …

We introduce a universal methodology for generating and manipulating altermagnetism in
two-dimensional (2D) magnetic Van der Waals (MvdW) materials through twisting. We find …

The magnetoelectric effect and skyrmions are two fundamental phenomena in the field of
condensed-matter physics. Here, using first-principles calculations and Monte Carlo …

The diversification of magnetic two-dimensional (2D) materials holds the key to the further
development of advanced technologies, such as spintronic devices and efficient data …

Two-dimensional materials with ferroelasticity, directional control of electronic behaviors and
strong piezoelectricity are highly desirable for developing advanced multifunctional …

Diamond, with ultrahigh hardness, high wear resistance, high thermal conductivity, and so
forth, has attracted worldwide attention. However, researchers found emergent reactions at …

Antiferromagnetic (AFM) materials have zero net magnetic moments due to the alignment of
adjacent magnetic moments antiparallel to each other, which have drawn extensive interest …

Multiferroics, coupling magnetism with electric polarization, provides special opportunities
for both fundamental research and device applications. The current multiferroic research in a …

A new photocatalyst Cu 5 AsO 5 F 5, a metal oxyfluoride comprising a p-block cation, has
been synthesized via the hydrothermal method. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction studies …

A recent experiment has reported the self-passivated electride Hf2S with excellent stability
and continuous electrocatalytic ability [SH Kang et al., Sci. Adv. 2020, 6, eaba7416]. Starting …