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Non-Graphene Two-Dimensional Materials: Structure–Property–Application Relationships from a Curated Data Analysis Magesh Ganesan (20539663) Bhuvaneshwari S. Baranwal (21699420) Suparna Roy (1702138) Qiongqiong Angela Zhou (9292703) Medicine Pharmacology Evolutionary Biology Environmental Sciences not elsewhere classified Chemical Sciences not elsewhere classified Ecology unique properties derived reduced dielectric screening rational material selection rapidly expanding family provide tunable bandgaps growth trends indicate driven analysis examines cas content collection atomically thin structures active systems excel 66 k publications driven materials design tunable surface chemistry expand functional diversity advanced energy technologies materials beyond graphene nongraphene 2d materials including 2d perovskites 3 </ sub transition metal dichalcogenides transition metal carbides evolution toward application high surface halide perovskites graphene two energy storage compositional diversity application landscape metal halides dimensional materials volume ratios ternary ldhs quantum confinement photocatalytic functions organic frameworks offer semiconducting metallic conductivity metallic behavior field ’ emerging classes comprehensive data clay minerals Two-dimensional (2D) materials beyond graphene have emerged as a diverse and rapidly expanding family of atomically thin structures with unique properties derived from quantum confinement, reduced dielectric screening, and high surface-to-volume ratios. This comprehensive data-driven analysis examines over 66 k publications from the CAS Content Collection (2016–2026), revealing the evolution, compositional diversity, and application landscape of nongraphene 2D materials. Publication volume increased nearly 10-fold during this period, with journal articles comprising 81% and patents 19%, reflecting strong academic momentum alongside commercial translation. Systematic classification identifies 12 major material families: MXenes (transition metal carbides/nitrides) dominate with metallic conductivity and tunable surface chemistry; Xenes (elemental 2D materials including phosphorene, silicene, borophene) offer semiconducting-to-metallic behavior; transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) provide tunable bandgaps for electronics and photonics; metal-free nitrides (h-BN, g-C₃N₄) serve specialized roles in dielectrics and photocatalysis; and emerging classes, including 2D perovskites, metal halides, organic frameworks (MOFs/COFs), layered double hydroxides, and clay minerals, expand functional diversity. Application mapping reveals clear structure–property–application relationships: redox-active systems excel in energy storage and catalysis; semiconductors with tunable bandgaps dominate electronics and photonics; layered structures provide barrier properties for coatings; specialized electronic configurations enable magnetic and photocatalytic functions. Growth trends indicate a transition from conventional systems toward compositionally engineered variants like Janus TMDs, ternary LDHs, mixed-halide perovskites, and functionalized MXenes. This highlights the field’s evolution toward application-driven materials design. This analysis provides strategic insights for rational material selection and identifies underexplored opportunities spanning flexible electronics, sustainable catalysis, and advanced energy technologies. 2026-09-29T00:00:00Z Text Journal contribution 10.1021/acsmaterialsau.6c00190.s001 https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Non-Graphene_Two-Dimensional_Materials_Structure_Property_Application_Relationships_from_a_Curated_Data_Analysis/34024653 CC BY-NC 4.0