Researchers have made advancements in the growth and integration of 2D materials, including the development of centimeter-scale patterned growth of vertically stacked few-layer 2D materials. These advancements have potential applications in various fields, such as non-volatile memory, piezoelectric devices, and additive manufacturing. The specific details and outcomes of these developments are not entirely clear, with reports referencing different materials and techniques, including van der Waals heterostructures and chemical doping of 2D thin films.