2D Materials & Interfaces of Tomorrow

Dates: December 10–11, 2025  Location: ESRF – The European Synchrotron, Grenoble, France
Registration & Info: ESRF Indico Event | 2D-ENGINE Project

The 2D Materials & Interfaces of Tomorrow workshop brings together the European 2D materials research community for two days of collaborative exchange and learning. Hosted at the European Synchrotron (ESRF) in Grenoble, France, this workshop is part of the 2D-ENGINE project’s dissemination and community-building efforts.

Participants will include beamline scientists, local lab researchers (CEA, CNRS/UGA), Graphene Flagship members, students, postdocs, and users interested in 2D materials. The event emphasizes practical, tutorial-style sessions, connecting synthesis methods to in-situ and operando characterization, and linking experimental approaches with device-relevant interfaces.

Workshop Objectives

The workshop aims to:

• Foster Collaboration: Encourage discussions between Grenoble-area and European researchers on 2D materials and interfaces.

• Hands-on Learning: Deliver tutorial-style talks bridging synthesis methods with operando characterization.

• Align Experimental Efforts: Identify shared workflows and joint proposal opportunities for multi-lab studies.

• Showcase ESRF Capabilities: Offer tours of key beamlines and labs, demonstrating advanced measurement techniques.

Programme Highlights

The two-day program will focus on recent advances in the scalable synthesis and characterization of 2D materials. Key themes include:

• Epitaxy and Interface Physics of 2D Systems: Growth templating, strain engineering, defects, beyond-graphene semiconductors, and van der Waals heterostructures.

• Multiscale Surface/Interface Scattering: Techniques for studying growth and structural properties.

• Nano- and Micro-Diffraction & Strain Imaging: High-resolution mapping of structural features.

• High-Energy, Buried-Interface & Operando Studies: Including electrochemical environments relevant for catalysis and energy applications.

• Advanced Growth Techniques: Liquid-metal-catalyst (LMCat) routes and transfer-free growth for next-generation 2D materials.

• Linking Synthesis to Quantitative Metrology: Sessions will connect methods like CVD, MBE, LMCat with tools such as GIXD, GISAXS, GIWAXS, XRR, and coherent scattering methods.

Applications span electronics, catalysis, spintronics, and other emerging applications of 2D materials.

Beamline & Lab Tours

Subject to interest and availability, attendees will have the opportunity for exclusive guided tours of ESRF beamlines and labs, including:

• ID01 & ID10: Nano-/micro-diffraction, surface/interface scattering setups.

• LMCat Lab: Demonstrating liquid-metal-catalyst growth strategies.

• ID31 & BM32: Spectroscopy and imaging for 2D material characterization.

Tours will run in small groups to allow detailed discussions and hands-on demonstrations. Participants can pre-register for tour slots during the sign-up process.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is designed for:

• Researchers and engineers in 2D materials synthesis, characterization, and device integration.

• Members of the Graphene Flagship initiative and other European consortia.

• Postdoctoral researchers, PhD students, and advanced graduate students.

• Beamline scientists, ESRF users, and lab technicians interested in practical applications of 2D interfaces.

Benefits of Attending

Participants will gain:

• Access to cutting-edge ESRF instrumentation and lab setups.

• Insights into state-of-the-art 2D materials synthesis and characterization.

• Networking opportunities with top European researchers.

• Hands-on experience via tutorial-style sessions and interactive lab tours.

• Guidance on joint proposals, shared workflows, and collaborative projects.

Registration & Further Information

• Dates: December 10–11, 2025

• Location: ESRF, Grenoble, France

• Official Event Page: Indico ESRF Event

• Project Website: 2D-ENGINE Project

Participants are encouraged to register early and indicate interest in beamline/lab tours, as slots are limited.

Final Thoughts

The 2D Materials & Interfaces of Tomorrow workshop is a must-attend for anyone in the 2D materials and nanoscience community. It combines high-level technical talks, practical tutorials, and hands-on demonstrations, fostering collaboration across Europe. Whether your focus is fundamental science or device integration, this workshop will provide the knowledge, networking, and experimental insights needed to advance your research.