A topological insulator (TI) represents an unconventional quantum phase of matter with insulating bulk band gap and metallic surface states. Recent theoretical calculations and photoemission spectroscopy measurements show that group V-VI materials Bi(2)Se(3), Bi(2)Te(3), and Sb(2)Te(3) are TIs with a single Dirac cone on the surface. These materials have anisotropic, layered structures, in whic...

Considerable progress in the synthesis of anisotropic patchy nanoplates (nanoplatelets) promises a rich variety of highly ordered two-dimensional superlattices. Recent experiments of superlattices assembled from nanoplates confirm the accessibility of exotic phases and motivate the need for a better understanding of the underlying self-assembly mechanisms. Here, we present experimentally access...

MoS2 nanodot decorated In2S3 nanoplates were successfully synthesized via a modified one-pot method. The In2S3/MoS2 heterojunction nanocomposite exhibits superior optical and photoelectrochemical performance to the bare ones, owing to the synergistic effect.

Hierarchical anatase TiO(2) nanoplates with tunable shell structure were developed as the novel planar scattering layer in dye-sensitized solar cells, showing improved cell performance due to the enhanced light harvesting capability.

There are described nanocomposites based on ultra high molecular weight polyethylene and graphite nanoplates prepared by in-situ polymerization method. It is carried out a comprehensive study of electric properties of these composites, including direct current (dc) and alternating current (ac) properties. There is explored dependence of the conductivity and dielectric permeability on filler con...

Abstract We consider the problem of determining, within an elastic isotropic nanoplate in bending, possible presence inclusion made different material. Under suitable a priori assumptions on unknown inclusion, we provide quantitative upper and lower estimates for area defect terms works exerted by boundary data when is present it absent.

Abstract A mathematical model for nonlocal vibration and buckling of embedded two-dimensional (2D) decagonal quasicrystal (QC) layered nanoplates is proposed. The Pasternak-type foundation used to simulate the interaction between elastic medium. exact solutions frequency critical load 2D QC are obtained by solving eigensystem using propagator matrix method. present three-dimensional (3D) soluti...

White light-emitting diodes (WLEDs) are candidates to revolutionize the lighting industry towards energy efficient and environmental friendly lighting and displays. The current challenges in WLEDs encompass high luminous efficiency, chromatic stability, high colour-rending index and price competitiveness. Recently, the development of efficient and low-cost downconverting photoluminescent phosph...

Novel applications of nanostructures in catalysis, electronics, photonics, and bionanotechnology are driving the exploration of synthetic approaches to control and manipulate their chemical composition, structure, and morphology. As well as the design of synthetic strategies to produce a new class of nanoscale materials, recent developments have enabled the chemical transformation of one crysta...