7 papers
Graphene Josephson diodes from inherent asymmetric disorder
Ivan Villani, Luca Chirolli, Matteo Carrega +10
Josephson diodes are non-reciprocal superconducting devices characterized by different switching currents depending on the current flow direction. They recently attracted considera…
Nickel intercalation in epitaxial graphene on SiC(0001): a novel platform for engineering two-dimensional heterostructures
Ylea Vlamidis, Stiven Forti, Antonio Rossi +5
Two-dimensional (2D) magnetic materials integrated with graphene offer a compelling platform for next-generation spintronic devices, yet nickel in its 2D form remains largely unexp…
Vortex Pinning in Niobium covered by a thin polycrystalline Gold
Wenbin Li, Ivan Villani, Ylea Vlamidis +11
Owing to its superconducting properties, Niobium (Nb) is an excellent candidate material for superconducting electronics and applications in quantum technology. Here we perform sca…
Novel structures of Gallenene intercalated in epitaxial Graphene
Emanuele Pompei, Katarzyna SkibiÅska, Giulio Senesi +8
The creation of atomically thin layers of non-exfoliable materials remains a crucial challenge, requiring the development of innovative techniques. Here, confinement epitaxy is exp…
Surface Grafting of Graphene Flakes with Fluorescent Dyes: A Tailored Functionalization Approach
Ylea Vlamidis, Carmela Marinelli, Aldo Moscardini +3
The controlled functionalization of graphene is critical for tuning and enhancing its properties, thereby expanding its potential applications. Covalent functionalization offers a…
Intercalated structures formed by platinum on epitaxial graphene on SiC(0001)
Letizia Ferbel, Stefano Veronesi, Antonio Rossi +3
Graphene on SiC intercalated with two-dimensional metal layers, such as Pt, offers a versatile platform for applications in spintronics, catalysis, and beyond. Recent studies have…