Hydrothermal synthesis of two-dimensional MoS2 and its applications

Two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) have attracted tremendous attention because of their unique electronic, optical and chemical properties. 2D TMDs, especially 2D MoS 2 , have been proved to show great potential in various applications such as sensing, hydrogen evolution an...

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Published in:Tungsten 2019-03, Vol.1 (1), p.59-79
Main Authors: Zhang, Xiaoyan, Ma, Guoqing, Wang, Jun
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aqueous solutions
Chemical properties
Chemical vapor deposition
Chemistry and Materials Science
Controllability
Electron microscopes
Graphene
Hydrogen evolution
Light modulation
Lithium-ion batteries
Materials Engineering
Materials Science
Metallic Materials
Molybdenum disulfide
Morphology
Nanocomposites
Nanomaterials
Nonlinear optics
Nuclear Chemistry
Optical properties
Particle and Nuclear Physics
Rechargeable batteries
Review Paper
Synthesis
Temperature
Transition metal compounds
Two dimensional materials
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Summary:Two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) have attracted tremendous attention because of their unique electronic, optical and chemical properties. 2D TMDs, especially 2D MoS 2 , have been proved to show great potential in various applications such as sensing, hydrogen evolution and lithium ion batteries. Therefore, methods for the scalable preparation of 2D materials and 2D nanocomposites of high quality and low cost must be developed. Among the various synthesis methods, the hydrothermal synthesis method is simple and can meet the above requirements. In this review, the recent advances in the controllable hydrothermal synthesis of 2D MoS 2 and its nanocomposites by the hydrothermal synthesis method are highlighted. We provide insight into the growth mechanisms of few-layered 2D MoS 2 with different morphologies and the key technologies to realize wafer-scale growth of continuous and homogeneous 2D films which are important for practical applications. Further, the typical applications of TMDs in nonlinear optics as ultrafast optical modulation devices are presented based on work of our institute. For more clarity, we summarize the current challenges of the hydrothermal synthesis method encountering, and suggest solutions to these challenges concerning future developments in practical applications.
ISSN:2661-8028
2661-8036
DOI:10.1007/s42864-019-00014-9