Architected 2D Materials for Energy Conversion and Transfer

Introducing three-dimensionality to two-dimensional (2D) materials opened new possibilities and novel applications in material system design. Extraordinary intrinsic properties of 2D materials have attracted scientific research communities, and various 2D material-based structures and devices have been proposed and demonstrated for photonics applications, energy conversion, and heat and energy transfer. Given the fascinating electrical, optical, and thermal properties of 2D materials, constructing three-dimensional (3D) structures out of 2D materials makes 2D systems even more interesting by providing means of extrinsic modulation of material properties and morphology controls. In this talk, I will focus on architecting 2D materials for nanoplasmonic applications, which allow for confining light, enhancing absorption, and manipulating light-matter interactions. 2D-0D hybrid materials were mechanically deformed to enhance the plasmonic effect of the hybrid materials, and the enhanced plasmonic effects were demonstrated with optical measurements and enhanced sensing efficiency. Lastly, the implications and future directions toward energy conversion and transfer using architected 2D hybrid materials will be briefly discussed.