2D-PRINTABLE project updates

New publications by our 2D-PRINTABLE partners:

• “Next-Generation Self-Powered Photodetectors using 2D Bismuth Oxide Selenide Crystals”, featured in ACS Applied Nano Materials, published by VSCHT.  The study focuses on the ultrasensitive photodetector platform based on photoelectrochemical (PEC) principles, which utilises bismuth oxide selenide (Bi₂O₂Se), a material with a wide bandgap (~2 eV) and high absorption coefficient. These self-powered photodetectors show excellent stability in electrochemical environments, positioning them promising candidates for integration into future high-efficiency devices.
• “Venice’s macroalgae-derived active material for aqueous, organic, and solid-state supercapacitors” featured in Chemical Engineering Journal, published by BeDand TUD. This study explores the development of self-doped porous activated biochar derived from Venice lagoon’s Sargassum brown macroalgae (ABS), utilizing thermochemical carbonization followed by CO₂ activation. The resulting material demonstrates a high specific surface area (821 m²/g) and heteroatom doping (N, O, S), both crucial for enhancing supercapacitor (SC) performance.
• Piezoresistive Platinum Diselenide Pressure Sensors with Reliable High Sensitivity and Their Integration into Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Circuits, featured in ACS Nano, published by  UniBw M. The study examines three different synthesis methods for PtSe₂ films and establishes a reliable fabrication process for suspended PtSe₂/PMMA membranes over sealed cavities. 

2D-PRINTABLE is involved in educational activities:

• Transition Year Physics Experience (TYPE)

Our 2D-PRINTABLE partner TCD participated in The Transition Year Physics Experience (TYPE) – program introducing students to core physics concepts like mechanics, electricity, and optics through experiments and interactive learning. Aimed at transition year students, it fosters curiosity, critical thinking, and real-world application of physics, inspiring interest in science and engineering while developing analytical and teamwork skills. Read more here.

• MINT and Girls’ Day Events

During events like MINT Days and Girls’ Day organised by  UKa, students explore everything from basic chemistry to nanomaterials. They exfoliate layered crystals, observe them under microscopes, and create nanoparticles in different sizes and colors – all while learning about the project’s work on nanomaterial inks and their applications in electronics. Read more about it here.