# Researchers Discover New Way To Make ‘Atomic Lasagna’

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**Created:** [September 13, 2024, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/researchers-discover-new-way-to-make-atomic-lasagna/643 "2024-09-13T14:09:42Z")\
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Researchers from NREL, along with collaborators, discovered a new way to transform materials with three-dimensional atomic structures into nearly two-dimensional “atomic lasagna” layers. This method, applied to nitride films, holds promise for enhancing chemical, quantum, and semiconductor properties. The process involves converting metastable structures into stable, layered films using heat treatments, revealing new properties ideal for applications like energy-efficient devices and quantum computing. This breakthrough could extend to other materials, opening doors for new material discoveries.

For more details, visit NREL’s article:

> **[Researchers Discover New Way To Make ‘Atomic Lasagna’](https://www.nrel.gov/news/program/2024/researchers-discover-new-way-to-make-atomic-lasagna.html)**
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> A research team discovered a method to transform materials with three-dimensional atomic structures into nearly two-dimensional structures—a promising advancement in controlling their properties for chemical, quantum, and semiconducting applications.