Two-dimensional (2D) materials, which are only a few atoms thick, are known to exhibit unique electrical, mechanical and optical properties, which differ considerably from the properties of bulk ...

Van der Waals interactions are weak non-covalent forces arising from instantaneous and correlated fluctuations in electronic charge distributions. They play a pivotal role in the structure, stability ...

Casimir and Van der Waals interactions arise from quantum and thermal fluctuations of electromagnetic fields, manifesting as forces between neutral objects at micro- and nanoscale separations. While ...

Van der Waals forces can tune ferroelectric thin films, improving control over material properties for smaller, more energy-efficient electronics. “Epitaxy is when you deposit a crystalline layer of ...