Chemically synthesized heterostructures of two-dimensional molybdenum/tungsten-based dichalcogenides with vertically aligned layers

Y Jung, J Shen, Y Sun, JJ Cha - ACS nano, 2014 - ACS Publications
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We demonstrate a one-step, facile chemical synthesis of heterostructures based on two-
dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) with vertically aligned 2D
layers. Specifically, by using a chemical vapor transport method, we synthesize
molybdenum (Mo)/tungsten (W)-based disulfide and diselenide heterostructures, such as
MoS2/WS2 and MoSe2/WSe2. Detailed structural characterizations reveal that the 2D layers
of two different TMDCs are vertically standing/aligned exposing the edge sites of the layers …
We demonstrate a one-step, facile chemical synthesis of heterostructures based on two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) with vertically aligned 2D layers. Specifically, by using a chemical vapor transport method, we synthesize molybdenum (Mo)/tungsten (W)-based disulfide and diselenide heterostructures, such as MoS2/WS2 and MoSe2/WSe2. Detailed structural characterizations reveal that the 2D layers of two different TMDCs are vertically standing/aligned exposing the edge sites of the layers. The TMDC heterostructure materials exhibit a high uniformity of structural/chemical heterogeneity over a large area (>1 cm2) and show anisotropic carrier transport properties. These materials with unique heterostructures have great implications for both technological applications and fundamental sciences.
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