PolyU researchers unveil novel strategy to achieve both strength and toughness in 2D materials design, advancing applications in electronic and photonic devices (IMAGE)

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

PolyU researchers unveil novel strategy to achieve both strength and toughness in 2D materials design, advancing applications in electronic and photonic devices

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Using the in situ scanning transmission electron microscopy, the team discovered the distinctive “crack self-healing” mechanism in 2D materials. The results have been supported by nanoindentation and theoretical analysis.

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