Two-dimensional aluminum nitride holds promise for advanced applications, yet its synthesis is hindered by the bulk material’s hexagonal wurtzite structure which prevents facile exfoliation. Here, the authors present a method using layered-structured aluminum carbonitrides as precursors and hydrofluoric acid chemical etching to produce AlN nanosheets, paving the way for innovations in sensors and microelectronics.
- Nima Amousa
- Melina Poll
- Jesus Gonzalez-Julian