A high‐throughput hydrodynamic exfoliation process yields a highly stable colloidal suspension of 2D nanosheets in water.
Layered Double Hydroxide Nanosheets for Fischer–Tropsch Synthesis
Novel Fischer–Tropsch catalysts developed from layered double hydroxide nanosheets for efficient solar-driven CO hydrogenation to olefins and other valuable chemical feedstocks.
Nanosheets Boost Battery Charge
Lithium-metal batteries can hold up to 10 times more charge than batteries that currently power our phones, laptops, and cars; but, they have one fatal flaw…
Photoreduction of Gaseous Nitrogen to Ammonia using Layered Double Hydroxide Nanosheets
For the first time, a new class of metal-to-metal charge-transfer (MMCT) systems is facilely synthesized.
Ultrathin δ-MnO2 Nanosheets with Outstanding Electrocatalytic Performance for Overall Water Splitting
A novel synthetic strategy for introducing anion vacancies into semiconductors.
Solvent is the Key to Making Perovskite Nanosheets
The synthesis of ultrathin 2D nanosheets (NSs) remains a significant challenge for perovskite materials. Now, researchers have demonstrated a facile crystallization method for the synthesis of free-standing 2D phenylethylammonium lead halide NSs.
Are MoS2 Nanosheets Safe for Use in Humans?
Biodegradability and biocompatibility studies show minimal cytotoxicity, particularly for covalently functionalized MoS2 nanosheets.
Chemically blowing 3D carbon nanosheet frameworks to boost lithium storage
An efficient strategy for general synthesis of 3D N-doped carbon nanosheet frameworks functionalized with metal nanoparticles or various hollow nanostructures for efficient lithium storage
Transistors by assembling dielectric nanosheets in solution
Researchers from Northwestern University have assembled silicate nanosheets into thin dielectric films for solution-processed field-effect transistors.
Sheet metal: Ultrathin metallic Rh nanosheets
Ultrathin sheets of metallic rhodium are formed by confinement with CO in a controllable method that will translate well to other metallic nanosheets.