Playing Lego with Layered Materials - Physics Matters Colloquium

Explore the fascinating world of layered materials in this 53-minute colloquium presented by Petra Rudolf, President of the European Physical Society. Delve into the history of layered materials, from ancient Mayan dyes to the groundbreaking discovery of graphene. Learn about the production methods of 2D solids, the creation of pillared structures through molecular intercalation, and the development of stacked bilayer structures. Discover intriguing fundamental findings regarding electronic states in single and stacked layers, and examine the practical applications of pillared materials in gas storage, catalysis, and biomedicine. Gain insights into the cutting-edge research and potential future developments in the field of two-dimensional materials.