At present,many parts of the world are seriously short of water resources.Photothermal seawater desalination has been considered to be an efficient and clean way to solve water shortages.Transition metal dichalcogenid...At present,many parts of the world are seriously short of water resources.Photothermal seawater desalination has been considered to be an efficient and clean way to solve water shortages.Transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs)has excellent photothermal properties and plays a key role in photothermal seawater desalination.In recent years,a lot of progress has been made regarding TMDs in photothermal seawater desalination,so it is necessary to review the progress of TMDs structure regulation in improving photothermal properties to further enhance the development of this filed.In this review,firstly,various structural regulation methods of TMDs to optimize its properties and improve the performance of photothermal seawater desalination are comprehensively summarized.Secondly,the relationship between unique structure and its photothermal properties of TMDs is further detailedly discussed.Last but not least,we have provided some suggestions in the solar desalination applying TMDs in future.This review would provide a very important reference for the research of structure regulation of TMDs for effective photothermal seawater desalination.展开更多
Extensive first-principles calculations have been performed to examine the electrochemical properties of Na-ion-intercalatable heterostructures formed by transitional metal dichalcogenides(MS_(2),where M=Ti,V,Nb and M...Extensive first-principles calculations have been performed to examine the electrochemical properties of Na-ion-intercalatable heterostructures formed by transitional metal dichalcogenides(MS_(2),where M=Ti,V,Nb and Mo)and blue phosphorus(BlueP),which have been reported as potential anode materials for rechargeable sodium-ion batteries.Upon formation of heterostructures,much improved structural stabilities have observed compared with the pristine MS_(2) and BlueP.Metallic T-TiS_(2),T-MoS_(2),H(T)-VS_(2) and H(T)-NbS_(2) would retain the conductive character after formation of heterostructures with BlueP,however,HTiS_(2)/BlueP and H-MoS_(2)/BlueP would undergo a semiconductor to metallic transition accompanied by Na intercalation.Moreover,the presence of relatively low diffusion barriers ranging from 0.04 eV to 0.08 eV,coupled with the suitable average open-circuit voltage spanning from 0.12 eV to 0.89 eV,guarantee exceptional charge-discharge rates and ensure the safety of battery performance.Among these heterostructures,H(T)-NbS_(2)/BlueP and T-TiS_(2)/BlueP exhibit best Na adsorption ability of up to 4 layers,corresponding to theoretical capacities of 570.2 and 746.7 mAh/g,respectively.These encouraging properties indicate that T-TiS_(2)/BlueP and H(T)-NbS_(2)/BlueP could serve as suitable anode materials for high-performance sodiumion batteries.展开更多
The thermal conductivity of two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs)materials is significantly reduced compared to bulk materials due to the quantum size effect,which renders them highly application prom...The thermal conductivity of two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs)materials is significantly reduced compared to bulk materials due to the quantum size effect,which renders them highly application promising as thermoelectric materials.Here,we employ first-principles methods combined with the non-equilibrium Green's functional formalisms(NEGF-DFT)to reveal the impact of pressure on the thermoelectric performance of monolayer,bilayer and heterostructure TMDs(2H-MoS_(2),2H-WS_(2)and MoS_(2)@WS_(2))materials.The thermoelectric performance of monolayer and heterostructure is significantly enhanced under specific low pressure,and the figure of merit(ZT)of monolayer MoS_(2)and WS_(2)can reaching up to 2.79 and 2.68 at 700 K.Conversely,for bilayer materials,pressure led to a decrease in ZT.The simultaneous discovery of a unique phenomenon in Mobased TMDs materials is that they can undergo transformation from N-type to P-type thermoelectric materials with high electrical conductivity under higher pressure.This is because the pressure causes different effects on the carrier motion at different high symmetry points.Additionally,another bilayer stacking mode is constructed,which successfully surpasses the thermoelectric performance of traditional bilayer MoS_(2)by a specific pressure.This study shows a method to enhance the thermoelectric performance,and more importantly provides a theory that can predict the effect of pressure on the thermoelectric performance of all structures constructed from TMDs materials.展开更多
Two-dimensional(2D)transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs),endowed with exceptional light-matter interaction strength,have become a pivotal platform in advanced optoelectronics,enabling atomically precise control of ex...Two-dimensional(2D)transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs),endowed with exceptional light-matter interaction strength,have become a pivotal platform in advanced optoelectronics,enabling atomically precise control of excitonic phenomena and offering transformative potential for engineering next-generation optoelectronic devices.In contrast to the narrowband absorption characteristics of conventional band-edge excitons,which are limited by the bandgap energy,highenergy excitons not only demonstrate broad momentum matching capability in the ultraviolet regime due to band nesting effects,but also exhibit distinct absorption peak signatures owing to robust excitonic stabilization under 2D confinement.These unique photophysical properties have established such systems as a prominent research frontier in contemporary exciton physics.This review primarily outlines the distinctive physical characteristics of high-energy excitons in TMDs from the perspectives of band structure,excitonic characteristics,and optical properties.Subsequently,we systematically delineate cutting-edge developments in TMD-based photonic devices exploiting high-energy excitonic band-nesting phenomena,with dedicated emphasis on the strategic engineering of nanoscale heterostructures for tailored optoelectronic functionality.Finally,the discussion concludes with an examination of the challenges associated with the design of high-energy exciton devices and their potential future applications.展开更多
Two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides(2D TMDCs)have received considerable attention in local strain engineering due to their extraordinary mechanical flexibility,electonic structure,and optical properties.T...Two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides(2D TMDCs)have received considerable attention in local strain engineering due to their extraordinary mechanical flexibility,electonic structure,and optical properties.The strain-induced out-of-plane deformations in 2D TMDCs lead to diverse excitonic behaviors and versatile modulations in optical properties,paving the way for the development of advanced quantum technologies,flexible optoelectronic materials,and straintronic devices.Research on local strain engineering on 2D TMDCs has been delved into fabrication techniques,electronic state variations,and quantum optical applications.This review begins by summarizing the state-of-the-art methods for introducing local strain into 2D TMDCs,followed by an exploration of the impact of local strain engineering on optical properties.The intriguing phenomena resulting from local strain,such as exciton funnelling and anti-funnelling,are also discussed.We then shift the focus to the application of locally strained 2D TMDCs as quantum emitters,with various strategies outlined for modulating the properties of TMDC-based quantum emitters.Finally,we discuss the remaining questions in this field and provide an outlook on the future of local strain engineering on 2D TMDCs.展开更多
Two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs)have shown great potential for application in the next generation of electronics and optoelectronics due to their atomically thin thickness,tunable band gap,and st...Two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs)have shown great potential for application in the next generation of electronics and optoelectronics due to their atomically thin thickness,tunable band gap,and strong light-matter interaction.However,their practical application is still limited by challenges such as the constraints of high-temperature synthesis processes,compatibility issues of p-type/n-type doping strategies,and insufficient nanoscale patterning accuracy.Plasma treatment has become a key technology to break through these bottlenecks with its unique advantages such as low-temperature operation capability,generation of highly active reactive species and precise controllability of multiple parameters.This review comprehensively reviews the latest progress in plasma engineering of TMDs(MoS_(2),WS_(2),WSe_(2),etc.)based on a systematic“fundamental process-property modulation-device innovation”framework.The key plasma technologies are highlighted:plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition(PECVD)for low-temperature growth,bidirectional doping achieved through active species regulation,atomic layer precision etching,and defect engineering.The regulation mechanism of plasma on the intrinsic properties of materials is systematically analyzed,including electronic structure modification,optical property optimization(such as photoluminescence enhancement)and structural feature evolution.It then reveals how plasma technology promotes device innovation:achieving customizable structures(p-n junctions,sub-10 nanometer channels),optimizing interface properties(reducing contact resistance,integrating high-k dielectrics),and significantly improving the performance of gas sensors,photodetectors and neuromorphic computing systems.Finally,this article looks forward to future research directions,emphasizing that plasma technology is a versatile and indispensable platform for promoting TMDs towards practical applications.展开更多
Water electrolysis for green hydrogen production is important for the global carbon neutrality.The industrialization of this technology requires efficient and durable electrocatalysts under high-current-density(HCD)op...Water electrolysis for green hydrogen production is important for the global carbon neutrality.The industrialization of this technology requires efficient and durable electrocatalysts under high-current-density(HCD)operations.However,the insufficient mass and charge transfer at the various interfaces lead to unsatisfactory HCD activity and durability.Interface engineering is important for designing efficient HCD electrocatalysts.In this perspective,we analyze the processes taking place at three interfaces including the catalyst-substrate,catalyst-electrolyte,and catalyst-gas interfaces,and reveal the correlations between interface interactions and the challenges for HCD electrolysis.We then highlight the development of HCD electrocatalysts that focus on interface engineering using the example of transition metal dichalcogenide based catalysts,which have attracted widespread interests in recent years.Finally,we give an outlook on the development of interface engineering for the industrialization of water electrolysis technology.展开更多
Ultraviolet photodetectors(UV PDs)are widely used in civilian,scientific,and military fields due to their high sensitivity and low false alarm rates.We present a temperature-dependent Lewis acid p-type doping method f...Ultraviolet photodetectors(UV PDs)are widely used in civilian,scientific,and military fields due to their high sensitivity and low false alarm rates.We present a temperature-dependent Lewis acid p-type doping method for transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs),which can effectively be used to extend the optical response range.The p-type doping based on surface charge transfer involves the chemical adsorption of the Lewis acid SnCl_(4)as a light absorption layer on the surface of WS_(2),significantly enhancing its UV photodetection performance.Under 365 nm laser irradiation,WS_(2)PDs exhibit response speed of 24 ms/20 ms,responsivity of 660 mA/W,detectivity of 3.3×10^(11)Jones,and external quantum efficiency of 226%.Moreover,we successfully apply this doping method to other TMDs materials(such as MoS_(2),MoSe_(2),and WSe_(2))and fabricate WS_(2) lateral p–n heterojunction PDs.展开更多
Transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs)show great advantages in electromagnetic wave(EMW)absorption due to their unique structure and electrical properties.Tremendous research works on TMD-based EMW absorbers have been...Transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs)show great advantages in electromagnetic wave(EMW)absorption due to their unique structure and electrical properties.Tremendous research works on TMD-based EMW absorbers have been conducted in the last three years,and the comprehensive and systematical summary is still a rarity.Therefore,it is of great significance to elaborate on the interaction among the morphologies,structures,phases,components,and EMW absorption performances of TMD-based absorbers.This review is devoted to analyzing TMD-based absorbers from the following perspectives:the EMW absorption regulation strategies of TMDs and the latest progress of TMD-based hybrids as EMW absorbers.The absorption mechanisms and component-performance dependency of these achievements are also summarized.Finally,a straightforward insight into industrial revolution upgrading in this promising field is proposed.展开更多
Recently,two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs)demonstrated their great potential as cost-effective catalysts in hydrogen evolution reaction.Herein,we systematically summarize the existing defect engin...Recently,two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs)demonstrated their great potential as cost-effective catalysts in hydrogen evolution reaction.Herein,we systematically summarize the existing defect engineering strategies,including intrinsic defects(atomic vacancy and active edges)and extrinsic defects(metal doping,nonmetal doping,and hybrid doping),which have been utilized to obtain advanced TMD-based electrocatalysts.Based on theoretical simulations and experimental results,the electronic structure,intermediate adsorption/desorption energies and possible catalytic mechanisms are thoroughly discussed.Particular emphasis is given to the intrinsic relationship between various types of defects and electrocatalytic properties.Furthermore,current opportunities and challenges for mechanical investigations and applications of defective TMD-based catalysts are presented.The aim herein is to reveal the respective properties of various defective TMD catalysts and provide valuable insights for fabricating high-efficiency TMD-based electrocatalysts.展开更多
First-principle calculations with different exchange-correlation functionals, including LDA, PBE, and vd W-DF functional in the form of opt B88-vd W, have been performed to investigate the electronic and elastic prope...First-principle calculations with different exchange-correlation functionals, including LDA, PBE, and vd W-DF functional in the form of opt B88-vd W, have been performed to investigate the electronic and elastic properties of twodimensional transition metal dichalcogenides（TMDCs） with the formula of MX2（M = Mo, W; X = O, S, Se, Te） in both monolayer and bilayer structures. The calculated band structures show a direct band gap for monolayer TMDCs at the K point except for MoO2 and WO2. When the monolayers are stacked into a bilayer, the reduced indirect band gaps are found except for bilayer WTe2, in which the direct gap is still present at the K point. The calculated in-plane Young moduli are comparable to that of graphene, which promises possible application of TMDCs in future flexible and stretchable electronic devices. We also evaluated the performance of different functionals including LDA, PBE, and opt B88-vd W in describing elastic moduli of TMDCs and found that LDA seems to be the most qualified method. Moreover, our calculations suggest that the Young moduli for bilayers are insensitive to stacking orders and the mechanical coupling between monolayers seems to be negligible.展开更多
Transition metal dichalcogenides （TMDCs） have gained considerable attention because of their novel properties and great potential applications. The flakes of TMDCs not only have great light absorption from visible t...Transition metal dichalcogenides （TMDCs） have gained considerable attention because of their novel properties and great potential applications. The flakes of TMDCs not only have great light absorption from visible to near infrared, but also can be stacked together regardless of lattice mismatch like other two-dimensional （2D） materials. Along with the studies on intrinsic properties of TMDCs, the junctions based on TMDCs become more and more important in applications of photodetection. The junctions have shown many exciting possibilities to fully combine the advantages of TMDCs, other 2D materials, conventional and organic semiconductors together. Early studies have greatly enriched the application of TMDCs in photodetection. In this review, we investigate the efforts in photodetectors based on the junctions of TMDCs and analyze the properties of those photodetectors. Homojunctions based on TMDCs can be made by surface chemical doping, elemental doping and electrostatic gating. Heterojunction formed between TMDCs/2D materials, TMDCs/conventional semiconductors and TMDCs/organic semiconductor also deserve more attentions. We also compare the advantages and disadvantages of different junctions, and then give the prospects for the development of junctions based on TMDCs.展开更多
Two-dimensional(2D) transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs) have emerged as promising alternatives to the platinum-based catalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction(HER). The edge site of these2D materials exhibits HER-a...Two-dimensional(2D) transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs) have emerged as promising alternatives to the platinum-based catalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction(HER). The edge site of these2D materials exhibits HER-active properties, whereas the large-area basal plane is inactive.Therefore, recent studies and methodologies have been investigated to improve the performance of TMD-based materials by activating inactive sites through elemental doping strategies. In this review,we focus on the metal and non-metal dopant effects on group VI TMDs such as MoS_(2) MoSe_(2) WS_(2)and WSe_(2) for promoting HER performances in acidic electrolytes. A general introduction to the HER is initially provided to explain the parameters in accessing the catalytic performance of dopedTMDs. Then, synthetic methods for doped-TMDs and their HER performances are introduced in order to understand the effect of various dopants including metallic and non-metallic elements. Finally, the current challenges and future opportunities are summarized to provide insights into developing highly active and stable doped-TMD materials and valuable guidelines for engineering TMD-based nanocatalysts for practical water splitting technologies.展开更多
Recent years have witnessed the wide contributions made by transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDCs)to various fields, including the biomedical field. Here, to identify and further promote the development of biomedical ...Recent years have witnessed the wide contributions made by transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDCs)to various fields, including the biomedical field. Here, to identify and further promote the development of biomedical TMDCs, we provide a bibliometric analysis of literature regarding TMDCs for biomedical applications. Firstly, general bibliometric distributions of the dataset by year, country, institute, Web of Science category and referenced source are recognized. Following, we carefully explore the research hotspots of the TMDC-related biomedical field, among which biosensing, bioelectronics, cancer theranostics, antibacterial and tissue engineering are identified. The functions of TMDCs in each biomedical scenario, the related properties and research challenges are highlighted. Finally, future prospects are proposed to shed light on the design of novel TMDC-related biomaterials, potential new biomedical applications, as well as their clinical translation.展开更多
Flexible electronics technology is considered as a revolutionary technology to unlock the bottleneck of traditional rigid electronics that prevalent for decades,thereby fueling the next-generation electronics.In the p...Flexible electronics technology is considered as a revolutionary technology to unlock the bottleneck of traditional rigid electronics that prevalent for decades,thereby fueling the next-generation electronics.In the past few decades,the research on flexible electronic devices based on organic materials has witnessed rapid development and substantial achievements,and inorganic semiconductors are also now beginning to shine in the field of flexible electronics.As validated by the latest research,some of the inorganic semiconductors,particularly those at low dimension,unexpectedly exhibited excellent mechanical flexibility on top of superior electrical properties.Herein,we bring together a comprehensive analysis on the recently burgeoning low-dimension inorganic semiconductor materials in flexible electronics,including one-dimensional(1D)inorganic semiconductor nanowires(NWs)and two-dimensional(2D)transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs).The fundamental electrical properties,optical properties,mechanical properties and strain engineering of materials,and their performance in flexible device applications are discussed in detail.We also propose current challenges and predict future development directions including material synthesis and device fabrication and integration.展开更多
MoS2, MoSe2 and WSe2 thin flakes were fabricated by the standard micromechanical cleavage procedures. The thickness and the optical contrast of the atomic thin dichalcogenide flakes on SiO2/Si substrates were measured...MoS2, MoSe2 and WSe2 thin flakes were fabricated by the standard micromechanical cleavage procedures. The thickness and the optical contrast of the atomic thin dichalcogenide flakes on SiO2/Si substrates were measured by atomic force microscopy（AFM） and spectroscopic ellipsometer. A rapid and nondestructive method by using reflection spectra was proposed to identify the layer number of 2D layered transition metal dichalcogenides on SiO2（275 nm）/Si substrates. The contrast spectra of 2D nanosheets with different layer numbers are in agreement with theoretical calculations based on Fresnel＇s law, indicating that this method provides an unambiguous and nondestructive contrast spectra fingerprint for identifying single-and few-layered transition metal dichalcogenides. The results will greatly help in fundamental research and application.展开更多
We demonstrate an ultrafast fiber laser based on transition metal dichalcogenide materials which are tungsten disulfide (WS<sub>2</sub>) and molybdenum disulfide (MoS<sub>2</sub>) as saturable ...We demonstrate an ultrafast fiber laser based on transition metal dichalcogenide materials which are tungsten disulfide (WS<sub>2</sub>) and molybdenum disulfide (MoS<sub>2</sub>) as saturable absorber (SA). These materials are fabricated via a simple drop-casting method. By employing WS<sub>2</sub>, we obtain a stable harmonic mode-locking at the threshold pump power of 184 mW, and the generated soliton pulse has 3.48 MHz of repetition rate. At the maximum pump power of 250 mW, we also obtain a small value of pulse duration, 2.43 ps with signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 57 dB. For MoS<sub>2</sub> SA, the pulse is generated at 105 mW pump power with repetition rate of 1.16 MHz. However, the pulse duration cannot be detected by the autocorrelator device as the pulse duration recorded is 468 ns, with the SNR value of 35 dB.展开更多
The emergence of two dimensional(2D)materials has opened new possibilities for exhibiting second harmonic genera-tion(SHG)at the nanoscale,due to their remarkable optical response related to stable excitons at room te...The emergence of two dimensional(2D)materials has opened new possibilities for exhibiting second harmonic genera-tion(SHG)at the nanoscale,due to their remarkable optical response related to stable excitons at room temperature.However,the ultimate atomic-scale interaction length with light makes the SHG of Transition Metal Dichalcogenides(TM-Ds)monolayers naturally weak.Here,we propose coupling a monolayer of TMDs with a photonic grating slab that works with doubly resonant bound states in the continuum(BIC).The BIC slabs are designed to exhibit a pair of BICs,reson-ant with both the fundamental wave(FW)and the second harmonic wave(SHW).Firstly,the spatial mode matching can be fulfilled by tilting FW's incident angle.We theoretically demonstrate that this strategy leads to more than four orders of magnitude enhancement of SHG efficiency than a sole monolayer of TMDs,under a pump light intensity of 0.1 GW/cm^(2).Moreover,we demonstrate that patterning the TMDs monolayer can further enhance the spatial overlap coefficient,which leads to an extra three orders of magnitude enhancement of SHG efficiency.These results demonstrate remarkable pos-sibilities for enhancing SHG with nonlinear 2D materials,opening many opportunities for chip-based light sources,nano-lasers,imaging,and biochemical sensing.展开更多
The distinguished electronic and optical properties of lead halide perovskites(LHPs)make them good candidates for active layer in optoelectronic devices.Integrating LHPs and two-dimensional(2 D)transition metal dichal...The distinguished electronic and optical properties of lead halide perovskites(LHPs)make them good candidates for active layer in optoelectronic devices.Integrating LHPs and two-dimensional(2 D)transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs)provides opportunities for achieving increased performance in heterostructured LHPs/TMDs based optoelectronic devices.The electronic structures of LHPs/TMDs heterostructures,such as the band offsets and interfacial interaction,are of fundamental and technological interest.Here CsPbBr3 and MoSe2 are taken as prototypes of LHPs and 2 D TMDs to investigate the band alignment and interfacial coupling between them.Our GGA-PBE and HSE06 calculations reveal an intrinsic type-II band alignment between CsPbBr3 and MoSe2.This type-II band alignment suggests that the performance of CsPbBr3-based photodetectors can be improved by incorporating MoSe2 monolayer.Furthermore,the absence of deep defect states at CsPbBr3/MoSe2 interfaces is also beneficial to the better performance of photodetectors based on CsPbBr3/MoSe2 heterostructure.This work not only offers insights into the improved performance of photodetectors based on LHPs/TMDs heterostructures but it also provides guidelines for designing high-efficiency optoelectronic devices based on LHPs/TMDs heterostructures.展开更多
The two-dimensional (2D) structure of layered transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) provides unusual physical properties [1,2]and chemical reactivity [3,4], which can be influenced by defects such as dislocations [5...The two-dimensional (2D) structure of layered transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) provides unusual physical properties [1,2]and chemical reactivity [3,4], which can be influenced by defects such as dislocations [5,6]. For example, dislocations can act as nucleation sites for the onset of deformation when subjected to stress [7].展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51902101)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20201381)。
文摘At present,many parts of the world are seriously short of water resources.Photothermal seawater desalination has been considered to be an efficient and clean way to solve water shortages.Transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs)has excellent photothermal properties and plays a key role in photothermal seawater desalination.In recent years,a lot of progress has been made regarding TMDs in photothermal seawater desalination,so it is necessary to review the progress of TMDs structure regulation in improving photothermal properties to further enhance the development of this filed.In this review,firstly,various structural regulation methods of TMDs to optimize its properties and improve the performance of photothermal seawater desalination are comprehensively summarized.Secondly,the relationship between unique structure and its photothermal properties of TMDs is further detailedly discussed.Last but not least,we have provided some suggestions in the solar desalination applying TMDs in future.This review would provide a very important reference for the research of structure regulation of TMDs for effective photothermal seawater desalination.
基金supported by the Fund of Education Department of Shaanxi Provincial Government(No.23JP172)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22309189)financial support from Xiaomi Young Talents Program.
文摘Extensive first-principles calculations have been performed to examine the electrochemical properties of Na-ion-intercalatable heterostructures formed by transitional metal dichalcogenides(MS_(2),where M=Ti,V,Nb and Mo)and blue phosphorus(BlueP),which have been reported as potential anode materials for rechargeable sodium-ion batteries.Upon formation of heterostructures,much improved structural stabilities have observed compared with the pristine MS_(2) and BlueP.Metallic T-TiS_(2),T-MoS_(2),H(T)-VS_(2) and H(T)-NbS_(2) would retain the conductive character after formation of heterostructures with BlueP,however,HTiS_(2)/BlueP and H-MoS_(2)/BlueP would undergo a semiconductor to metallic transition accompanied by Na intercalation.Moreover,the presence of relatively low diffusion barriers ranging from 0.04 eV to 0.08 eV,coupled with the suitable average open-circuit voltage spanning from 0.12 eV to 0.89 eV,guarantee exceptional charge-discharge rates and ensure the safety of battery performance.Among these heterostructures,H(T)-NbS_(2)/BlueP and T-TiS_(2)/BlueP exhibit best Na adsorption ability of up to 4 layers,corresponding to theoretical capacities of 570.2 and 746.7 mAh/g,respectively.These encouraging properties indicate that T-TiS_(2)/BlueP and H(T)-NbS_(2)/BlueP could serve as suitable anode materials for high-performance sodiumion batteries.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.11874407, 91436102 and 11374353)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No.06500067)
文摘The thermal conductivity of two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs)materials is significantly reduced compared to bulk materials due to the quantum size effect,which renders them highly application promising as thermoelectric materials.Here,we employ first-principles methods combined with the non-equilibrium Green's functional formalisms(NEGF-DFT)to reveal the impact of pressure on the thermoelectric performance of monolayer,bilayer and heterostructure TMDs(2H-MoS_(2),2H-WS_(2)and MoS_(2)@WS_(2))materials.The thermoelectric performance of monolayer and heterostructure is significantly enhanced under specific low pressure,and the figure of merit(ZT)of monolayer MoS_(2)and WS_(2)can reaching up to 2.79 and 2.68 at 700 K.Conversely,for bilayer materials,pressure led to a decrease in ZT.The simultaneous discovery of a unique phenomenon in Mobased TMDs materials is that they can undergo transformation from N-type to P-type thermoelectric materials with high electrical conductivity under higher pressure.This is because the pressure causes different effects on the carrier motion at different high symmetry points.Additionally,another bilayer stacking mode is constructed,which successfully surpasses the thermoelectric performance of traditional bilayer MoS_(2)by a specific pressure.This study shows a method to enhance the thermoelectric performance,and more importantly provides a theory that can predict the effect of pressure on the thermoelectric performance of all structures constructed from TMDs materials.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(Grant No.52025022)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.62574038,12474421,62275045,and 12074060)+1 种基金the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2023YFB3610200)the Fund from Jilin Province(Grant Nos.JJKH20241413KJ and 20240601049RC)。
文摘Two-dimensional(2D)transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs),endowed with exceptional light-matter interaction strength,have become a pivotal platform in advanced optoelectronics,enabling atomically precise control of excitonic phenomena and offering transformative potential for engineering next-generation optoelectronic devices.In contrast to the narrowband absorption characteristics of conventional band-edge excitons,which are limited by the bandgap energy,highenergy excitons not only demonstrate broad momentum matching capability in the ultraviolet regime due to band nesting effects,but also exhibit distinct absorption peak signatures owing to robust excitonic stabilization under 2D confinement.These unique photophysical properties have established such systems as a prominent research frontier in contemporary exciton physics.This review primarily outlines the distinctive physical characteristics of high-energy excitons in TMDs from the perspectives of band structure,excitonic characteristics,and optical properties.Subsequently,we systematically delineate cutting-edge developments in TMD-based photonic devices exploiting high-energy excitonic band-nesting phenomena,with dedicated emphasis on the strategic engineering of nanoscale heterostructures for tailored optoelectronic functionality.Finally,the discussion concludes with an examination of the challenges associated with the design of high-energy exciton devices and their potential future applications.
基金support from National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.62205223)Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(Grant Nos.2023A1515011455)+6 种基金Science and Technology Innovation Commission of Shenzhen(Grant Nos.20231121120748002)support from Guangdong Introducing Innovative and Entrepreneurial Teams(Grant Nos.2019ZT08L101)Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(Grant Nos.2023A1515110091)Science and Technology Innovation Commission of Shenzhen(Grant Nos.JSGGKQTD20221101115701006)support from National Key R&D Program of China(Grant Nos.2021YFA1401100)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12104317)Scientific Instrument Developing Project of Shenzhen University(Grant Nos.2023YQ003)。
文摘Two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides(2D TMDCs)have received considerable attention in local strain engineering due to their extraordinary mechanical flexibility,electonic structure,and optical properties.The strain-induced out-of-plane deformations in 2D TMDCs lead to diverse excitonic behaviors and versatile modulations in optical properties,paving the way for the development of advanced quantum technologies,flexible optoelectronic materials,and straintronic devices.Research on local strain engineering on 2D TMDCs has been delved into fabrication techniques,electronic state variations,and quantum optical applications.This review begins by summarizing the state-of-the-art methods for introducing local strain into 2D TMDCs,followed by an exploration of the impact of local strain engineering on optical properties.The intriguing phenomena resulting from local strain,such as exciton funnelling and anti-funnelling,are also discussed.We then shift the focus to the application of locally strained 2D TMDCs as quantum emitters,with various strategies outlined for modulating the properties of TMDC-based quantum emitters.Finally,we discuss the remaining questions in this field and provide an outlook on the future of local strain engineering on 2D TMDCs.
基金supported by the National Science Foundation of China(Nos.62304151,62204170,and 62474124)the Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin(No.24JCQNJC00520)+3 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2023M742585)the Open Project of State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology(No.SKT2208)the open research of Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory(No.2023SLABFK07)the State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems(No.GZKF-202327).
文摘Two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs)have shown great potential for application in the next generation of electronics and optoelectronics due to their atomically thin thickness,tunable band gap,and strong light-matter interaction.However,their practical application is still limited by challenges such as the constraints of high-temperature synthesis processes,compatibility issues of p-type/n-type doping strategies,and insufficient nanoscale patterning accuracy.Plasma treatment has become a key technology to break through these bottlenecks with its unique advantages such as low-temperature operation capability,generation of highly active reactive species and precise controllability of multiple parameters.This review comprehensively reviews the latest progress in plasma engineering of TMDs(MoS_(2),WS_(2),WSe_(2),etc.)based on a systematic“fundamental process-property modulation-device innovation”framework.The key plasma technologies are highlighted:plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition(PECVD)for low-temperature growth,bidirectional doping achieved through active species regulation,atomic layer precision etching,and defect engineering.The regulation mechanism of plasma on the intrinsic properties of materials is systematically analyzed,including electronic structure modification,optical property optimization(such as photoluminescence enhancement)and structural feature evolution.It then reveals how plasma technology promotes device innovation:achieving customizable structures(p-n junctions,sub-10 nanometer channels),optimizing interface properties(reducing contact resistance,integrating high-k dielectrics),and significantly improving the performance of gas sensors,photodetectors and neuromorphic computing systems.Finally,this article looks forward to future research directions,emphasizing that plasma technology is a versatile and indispensable platform for promoting TMDs towards practical applications.
文摘Water electrolysis for green hydrogen production is important for the global carbon neutrality.The industrialization of this technology requires efficient and durable electrocatalysts under high-current-density(HCD)operations.However,the insufficient mass and charge transfer at the various interfaces lead to unsatisfactory HCD activity and durability.Interface engineering is important for designing efficient HCD electrocatalysts.In this perspective,we analyze the processes taking place at three interfaces including the catalyst-substrate,catalyst-electrolyte,and catalyst-gas interfaces,and reveal the correlations between interface interactions and the challenges for HCD electrolysis.We then highlight the development of HCD electrocatalysts that focus on interface engineering using the example of transition metal dichalcogenide based catalysts,which have attracted widespread interests in recent years.Finally,we give an outlook on the development of interface engineering for the industrialization of water electrolysis technology.
基金the National Nat-ural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12025503,U23B2072,12074293,and 12275198)the Funda-mental Research Funds for the Center Universities(Grant Nos.2042024kf0001 and 2042023kf0196).
文摘Ultraviolet photodetectors(UV PDs)are widely used in civilian,scientific,and military fields due to their high sensitivity and low false alarm rates.We present a temperature-dependent Lewis acid p-type doping method for transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs),which can effectively be used to extend the optical response range.The p-type doping based on surface charge transfer involves the chemical adsorption of the Lewis acid SnCl_(4)as a light absorption layer on the surface of WS_(2),significantly enhancing its UV photodetection performance.Under 365 nm laser irradiation,WS_(2)PDs exhibit response speed of 24 ms/20 ms,responsivity of 660 mA/W,detectivity of 3.3×10^(11)Jones,and external quantum efficiency of 226%.Moreover,we successfully apply this doping method to other TMDs materials(such as MoS_(2),MoSe_(2),and WSe_(2))and fabricate WS_(2) lateral p–n heterojunction PDs.
基金financially supported by the Doctoral Foundation of Henan University of Technology(No.2021BS030)Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(No.ZR2019YQ24)+1 种基金Taishan Scholars and Young Experts Program of Shandong Province(No.tsqn202103057)Qingchuang Talents Induction Program of Shandong Higher Education Institution(Research and Innovation Team of Structural-Functional Polymer Composites)。
文摘Transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs)show great advantages in electromagnetic wave(EMW)absorption due to their unique structure and electrical properties.Tremendous research works on TMD-based EMW absorbers have been conducted in the last three years,and the comprehensive and systematical summary is still a rarity.Therefore,it is of great significance to elaborate on the interaction among the morphologies,structures,phases,components,and EMW absorption performances of TMD-based absorbers.This review is devoted to analyzing TMD-based absorbers from the following perspectives:the EMW absorption regulation strategies of TMDs and the latest progress of TMD-based hybrids as EMW absorbers.The absorption mechanisms and component-performance dependency of these achievements are also summarized.Finally,a straightforward insight into industrial revolution upgrading in this promising field is proposed.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Numbers:51874039,52103333University of Science and Technology Beijing,talent program,Grant/Award Number:06500167Major Science and Technology Project,Grant/Award Number:2017ZX07402001。
文摘Recently,two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs)demonstrated their great potential as cost-effective catalysts in hydrogen evolution reaction.Herein,we systematically summarize the existing defect engineering strategies,including intrinsic defects(atomic vacancy and active edges)and extrinsic defects(metal doping,nonmetal doping,and hybrid doping),which have been utilized to obtain advanced TMD-based electrocatalysts.Based on theoretical simulations and experimental results,the electronic structure,intermediate adsorption/desorption energies and possible catalytic mechanisms are thoroughly discussed.Particular emphasis is given to the intrinsic relationship between various types of defects and electrocatalytic properties.Furthermore,current opportunities and challenges for mechanical investigations and applications of defective TMD-based catalysts are presented.The aim herein is to reveal the respective properties of various defective TMD catalysts and provide valuable insights for fabricating high-efficiency TMD-based electrocatalysts.
基金Project supported by the Construct Program of the Key Discipline in Hunan Province,ChinaAid Program for Science and Technology Innovative Research Team in Higher Educational Institutions of Hunan Province,China
文摘First-principle calculations with different exchange-correlation functionals, including LDA, PBE, and vd W-DF functional in the form of opt B88-vd W, have been performed to investigate the electronic and elastic properties of twodimensional transition metal dichalcogenides（TMDCs） with the formula of MX2（M = Mo, W; X = O, S, Se, Te） in both monolayer and bilayer structures. The calculated band structures show a direct band gap for monolayer TMDCs at the K point except for MoO2 and WO2. When the monolayers are stacked into a bilayer, the reduced indirect band gaps are found except for bilayer WTe2, in which the direct gap is still present at the K point. The calculated in-plane Young moduli are comparable to that of graphene, which promises possible application of TMDCs in future flexible and stretchable electronic devices. We also evaluated the performance of different functionals including LDA, PBE, and opt B88-vd W in describing elastic moduli of TMDCs and found that LDA seems to be the most qualified method. Moreover, our calculations suggest that the Young moduli for bilayers are insensitive to stacking orders and the mechanical coupling between monolayers seems to be negligible.
基金Project supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(Grant No.2014CB643903)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.61225021,11474272,11174272,and 11404324)K.C.Wong Education Foundation
文摘Transition metal dichalcogenides （TMDCs） have gained considerable attention because of their novel properties and great potential applications. The flakes of TMDCs not only have great light absorption from visible to near infrared, but also can be stacked together regardless of lattice mismatch like other two-dimensional （2D） materials. Along with the studies on intrinsic properties of TMDCs, the junctions based on TMDCs become more and more important in applications of photodetection. The junctions have shown many exciting possibilities to fully combine the advantages of TMDCs, other 2D materials, conventional and organic semiconductors together. Early studies have greatly enriched the application of TMDCs in photodetection. In this review, we investigate the efforts in photodetectors based on the junctions of TMDCs and analyze the properties of those photodetectors. Homojunctions based on TMDCs can be made by surface chemical doping, elemental doping and electrostatic gating. Heterojunction formed between TMDCs/2D materials, TMDCs/conventional semiconductors and TMDCs/organic semiconductor also deserve more attentions. We also compare the advantages and disadvantages of different junctions, and then give the prospects for the development of junctions based on TMDCs.
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF-2021R1A2C4001411,2020R1A4A1018393,2020R1C1C 1008514,2020R1I1A1A01072100,2019R1A6A1A11053838)。
文摘Two-dimensional(2D) transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs) have emerged as promising alternatives to the platinum-based catalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction(HER). The edge site of these2D materials exhibits HER-active properties, whereas the large-area basal plane is inactive.Therefore, recent studies and methodologies have been investigated to improve the performance of TMD-based materials by activating inactive sites through elemental doping strategies. In this review,we focus on the metal and non-metal dopant effects on group VI TMDs such as MoS_(2) MoSe_(2) WS_(2)and WSe_(2) for promoting HER performances in acidic electrolytes. A general introduction to the HER is initially provided to explain the parameters in accessing the catalytic performance of dopedTMDs. Then, synthetic methods for doped-TMDs and their HER performances are introduced in order to understand the effect of various dopants including metallic and non-metallic elements. Finally, the current challenges and future opportunities are summarized to provide insights into developing highly active and stable doped-TMD materials and valuable guidelines for engineering TMD-based nanocatalysts for practical water splitting technologies.
基金supported by the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences (No. XDB36000000)the National Basic Research Program of China (Nos. 2020YFA0710702 and 2016YFA2021600)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51822207, 51772292 and 11621505)Chinese Academy of Sciences Youth Innovation Promotion Association (No. 2013007)CAS-Iranian Vice Presidency for Science and Technology Joint Research Project (No. 113111KYSB20190067)。
文摘Recent years have witnessed the wide contributions made by transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDCs)to various fields, including the biomedical field. Here, to identify and further promote the development of biomedical TMDCs, we provide a bibliometric analysis of literature regarding TMDCs for biomedical applications. Firstly, general bibliometric distributions of the dataset by year, country, institute, Web of Science category and referenced source are recognized. Following, we carefully explore the research hotspots of the TMDC-related biomedical field, among which biosensing, bioelectronics, cancer theranostics, antibacterial and tissue engineering are identified. The functions of TMDCs in each biomedical scenario, the related properties and research challenges are highlighted. Finally, future prospects are proposed to shed light on the design of novel TMDC-related biomaterials, potential new biomedical applications, as well as their clinical translation.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51902101)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20201381)+1 种基金Science Foundation of Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications(No.NY219144)Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(No.SJCX22_0254).
文摘Flexible electronics technology is considered as a revolutionary technology to unlock the bottleneck of traditional rigid electronics that prevalent for decades,thereby fueling the next-generation electronics.In the past few decades,the research on flexible electronic devices based on organic materials has witnessed rapid development and substantial achievements,and inorganic semiconductors are also now beginning to shine in the field of flexible electronics.As validated by the latest research,some of the inorganic semiconductors,particularly those at low dimension,unexpectedly exhibited excellent mechanical flexibility on top of superior electrical properties.Herein,we bring together a comprehensive analysis on the recently burgeoning low-dimension inorganic semiconductor materials in flexible electronics,including one-dimensional(1D)inorganic semiconductor nanowires(NWs)and two-dimensional(2D)transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs).The fundamental electrical properties,optical properties,mechanical properties and strain engineering of materials,and their performance in flexible device applications are discussed in detail.We also propose current challenges and predict future development directions including material synthesis and device fabrication and integration.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.11304381 and 11174366)
文摘MoS2, MoSe2 and WSe2 thin flakes were fabricated by the standard micromechanical cleavage procedures. The thickness and the optical contrast of the atomic thin dichalcogenide flakes on SiO2/Si substrates were measured by atomic force microscopy（AFM） and spectroscopic ellipsometer. A rapid and nondestructive method by using reflection spectra was proposed to identify the layer number of 2D layered transition metal dichalcogenides on SiO2（275 nm）/Si substrates. The contrast spectra of 2D nanosheets with different layer numbers are in agreement with theoretical calculations based on Fresnel＇s law, indicating that this method provides an unambiguous and nondestructive contrast spectra fingerprint for identifying single-and few-layered transition metal dichalcogenides. The results will greatly help in fundamental research and application.
基金Supported by the University of Malaya under Grant No PG173-2015B
文摘We demonstrate an ultrafast fiber laser based on transition metal dichalcogenide materials which are tungsten disulfide (WS<sub>2</sub>) and molybdenum disulfide (MoS<sub>2</sub>) as saturable absorber (SA). These materials are fabricated via a simple drop-casting method. By employing WS<sub>2</sub>, we obtain a stable harmonic mode-locking at the threshold pump power of 184 mW, and the generated soliton pulse has 3.48 MHz of repetition rate. At the maximum pump power of 250 mW, we also obtain a small value of pulse duration, 2.43 ps with signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 57 dB. For MoS<sub>2</sub> SA, the pulse is generated at 105 mW pump power with repetition rate of 1.16 MHz. However, the pulse duration cannot be detected by the autocorrelator device as the pulse duration recorded is 468 ns, with the SNR value of 35 dB.
基金financial supports from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11604150)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(Grant No.ZYGX2020J010)M.Rahmani.acknowledges support from the UK Research and Innovation Future Leaders Fellowship(MR/T040513/1)。
文摘The emergence of two dimensional(2D)materials has opened new possibilities for exhibiting second harmonic genera-tion(SHG)at the nanoscale,due to their remarkable optical response related to stable excitons at room temperature.However,the ultimate atomic-scale interaction length with light makes the SHG of Transition Metal Dichalcogenides(TM-Ds)monolayers naturally weak.Here,we propose coupling a monolayer of TMDs with a photonic grating slab that works with doubly resonant bound states in the continuum(BIC).The BIC slabs are designed to exhibit a pair of BICs,reson-ant with both the fundamental wave(FW)and the second harmonic wave(SHW).Firstly,the spatial mode matching can be fulfilled by tilting FW's incident angle.We theoretically demonstrate that this strategy leads to more than four orders of magnitude enhancement of SHG efficiency than a sole monolayer of TMDs,under a pump light intensity of 0.1 GW/cm^(2).Moreover,we demonstrate that patterning the TMDs monolayer can further enhance the spatial overlap coefficient,which leads to an extra three orders of magnitude enhancement of SHG efficiency.These results demonstrate remarkable pos-sibilities for enhancing SHG with nonlinear 2D materials,opening many opportunities for chip-based light sources,nano-lasers,imaging,and biochemical sensing.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants No.11804058,11674310,61622406).
文摘The distinguished electronic and optical properties of lead halide perovskites(LHPs)make them good candidates for active layer in optoelectronic devices.Integrating LHPs and two-dimensional(2 D)transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs)provides opportunities for achieving increased performance in heterostructured LHPs/TMDs based optoelectronic devices.The electronic structures of LHPs/TMDs heterostructures,such as the band offsets and interfacial interaction,are of fundamental and technological interest.Here CsPbBr3 and MoSe2 are taken as prototypes of LHPs and 2 D TMDs to investigate the band alignment and interfacial coupling between them.Our GGA-PBE and HSE06 calculations reveal an intrinsic type-II band alignment between CsPbBr3 and MoSe2.This type-II band alignment suggests that the performance of CsPbBr3-based photodetectors can be improved by incorporating MoSe2 monolayer.Furthermore,the absence of deep defect states at CsPbBr3/MoSe2 interfaces is also beneficial to the better performance of photodetectors based on CsPbBr3/MoSe2 heterostructure.This work not only offers insights into the improved performance of photodetectors based on LHPs/TMDs heterostructures but it also provides guidelines for designing high-efficiency optoelectronic devices based on LHPs/TMDs heterostructures.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China[Nos.2018YFB1304902,2016YFA0300804,2016YFA0300903]the National Natural Science Foundation of China[Nos.51672007,11974023,11904372,11704389,U1813211]+3 种基金the Key-Area Research and Development Program of Guang Dong Province[Nos.2018B030327001,2018B010109009]the‘‘2011 Program”Peking-Tsinghua-IOP Collaborative Innovation Center of Quantum Matterthe Beijing Institute of Technology Research Fund Program for Young Scholarsthe Beijing Institute of Technology laboratory research project[No.2019BITSYA03]。
文摘The two-dimensional (2D) structure of layered transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) provides unusual physical properties [1,2]and chemical reactivity [3,4], which can be influenced by defects such as dislocations [5,6]. For example, dislocations can act as nucleation sites for the onset of deformation when subjected to stress [7].
