With the increasing interest in nanodevices based on two-dimensional layered materials
(2DLMs) after the birth of graphene, the mechanical and coupling properties of these …

The emergence of piezoelectricity in two-dimensional (2D) materials has represented a
milestone towards employing low-dimensional structures for future technologies. 2D …

The variegated family of two-dimensional (2D) crystals has developed rapidly since the
isolation of its forerunner: Graphene. Their planeconfined nature is typically associated with …

By performing density functional theory based first-principles calculations, the electronic,
vibrational, elastic, and piezoelectric properties of two dynamically stable crystal phases of …

Using density functional theory based first-principles calculations, we predict the
dynamically stable 1H phase of a Janus single layer composed of S-Mo-O atomic layers. It is …

Ultrathin two-dimensional Janus-type platinum dichalcogenide crystals formed by two
different atoms at opposite surfaces are investigated by performing state-of-the-art density …

Broken inversion symmetry in atomic structure can lead to the emergence of specific
functionalities at the nanoscale. Therefore, realizing 2D materials in Janus form is a growing …

Stress and strain are terms that are often used interchangeably when discussing the
characteristics of materials. Nevertheless, their meanings are different. Stress is a force per …

By using density functional theory (DFT) calculations, we predict a puckered, dynamically
stable Janus single-layer black arsenic-phosphorus (b-AsP), which is composed of two …

Probing phonons, quasiparticle excitations, and their coupling has enriched our
understanding of two-dimensional (2D) materials and proved to be crucial for developing …