Review of strategies toward the development of alloy two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides
Appu Kumar Singh,
Partha Kumbhakar,
Aravind Krishnamoorthy,
Aiichiro Nakano,
Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni,
Priya Vashishta,
Ajit K. Roy,
Vidya Kochat,
Chandra Sekhar Tiwary
Affiliations
Appu Kumar Singh
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal 721302, India
Partha Kumbhakar
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal 721302, India
Aravind Krishnamoorthy
Collaboratory for Advanced Computing and Simulations, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA
Aiichiro Nakano
Collaboratory for Advanced Computing and Simulations, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA
Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni
Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
Priya Vashishta
Collaboratory for Advanced Computing and Simulations, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA
Ajit K. Roy
Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7718, USA
Vidya Kochat
Materials Science Center, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal 721302, India
Chandra Sekhar Tiwary
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal 721302, India; Corresponding author
Summary: Atomically thin two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) have attracted significant attention owing to their prosperity in material research. The inimitable features of TMDCs triggered the emerging applications in diverse areas. In this review, we focus on the tailored and engineering of the crystal lattice of TMDCs that finally enhance the efficiency of the material properties. We highlight several preparation techniques and recent advancements in compositional engineering of TMDCs structure. We summarize different approaches for TMDCs such as doping and alloying with different materials, alloying with other 2D metals, and scrutinize the technological potential of these methods. Beyond that, we also highlight the recent significant advancement in preparing 2D quasicrystals and alloying the 2D TMDCs with MAX phases. Finally, we highlight the future perspectives for crystal engineering in TMDC materials for structure stability, machine learning concept marge with materials, and their emerging applications.
