The melting of materials seems like a simple phenomenon. However, when their thickness is reduced to just a few atoms, ...

When ice melts into water, it happens quickly, with the transition from solid to liquid being immediate. However, very thin materials do not adhere to these rules. Instead, an unusual state between ...

High-pressure techniques have emerged as indispensable tools for probing the structural and electronic modifications in solid-state materials. Under extreme pressures, many compounds undergo phase ...