NaCl-Assisted Temperature-Dependent Controllable Growth of Large-Area MoS Crystals Using Confined-Space CVD.

Due to its semiconducting nature, controlled growth of large-area chemical vapor deposition (CVD)-grown two-dimensional (2D) molybdenum disulfide (MoS) has a lot of potential applications in photodetectors, sensors, and optoelectronics. Yet the controllable, large-area, and cost-effective growth of highly crystalline MoS remains a challenge. Confined-space CVD is a very promising method for the growth of highly crystalline MoS in a controlled manner.

Application of Titanium-Carbide MXene-Based Transparent Conducting Electrodes in Flexible Smart Windows.

Among various available materials used in transparent and flexible devices, MXenes are attracting attention as a brand-new candidate in this category. TiCTx MXene as a 2D material has exceptional properties, making it a potential material having numerous applications in different areas. Because of its high conductivity, it can be used in transparent conducting electrodes (TCEs).

Polymer-dispersed liquid-crystal-based switchable glazing fabricated vacuum glass coupling.

Polymer-dispersed liquid crystals (PDLCs) exhibiting transmittance switching are utilized for preserving energy and protecting privacy. Here we prepared a typical PDLC mixture from a commercially available polymer and liquid crystal with nano-beads. A wire-bar coater was used to coat the PDLC mixture on indium-tin-oxide-coated glass, and a PDLC cell was assembled by coupling another glass in a vacuum, instead of a polymer film.