Band structures of low-dimensional materials are susceptible to their surroundings. This provides unique opportunities for manipulating their properties to meet the requirements of specific applications. We apply a diverse range of methods to achieve control over band structures of materials, including using morphology, strain, chemical and defect engineering, with the goal of advancing these materials’ applications in quantum, electronic, and energy devices.

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