Kimmo Mustonen gave an interview in the research magazine Rudolphina about his research on 2D crystals in a graphene sandwich, the basis for exciting future materials.

2D crystals, e.g., synthesized from copper and iodine, are grown between two layers of graphene which are held together by van der Waals interactions, thus stabilizing the enclosed 2D crystal layer and protecting it from decay and external agitations. This is done by slightly increasing the space between the graphene layers using synthetic chemistry.

This method paves the way for creating novel robust and inexpensive materials which are immensly useful in various applications such as optics and catalysis. With this energy-efficient and environmentally friendly technology, Kimmo & team are hoping to contribute to a more sustainable future.

Read the full interview here:

English: https://rudolphina.univie.ac.at/en/new-material-inside-a-graphene-sandwich

German: https://rudolphina.univie.ac.at/2d-kristalle-in-einem-sandwich-aus-graphen