➀ An international team led by Rice University synthesized glaphene, a hybrid 2D material combining graphene and silica glass, exhibiting unique semiconductor properties.

➁ The synthesis involved a custom high-temperature process, leading to stronger interlayer interactions and novel electronic behaviors.

➂ The breakthrough highlights the potential for creating tailored hybrid materials for advanced electronics and quantum devices through cross-disciplinary collaboration.

➀ Researchers from the National University of Singapore and Rice University have developed a new method for creating soft electronics using particle engulfment to incorporate particles into a soft polymer.

➁ This method involves embedding nanomaterials into the polymer matrix, leading to the spontaneous formation of conductive composites.

➂ The team demonstrated the potential of their method by fabricating elastic electronics with wireless sensing, communication, and power transfer capabilities.