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Strategies on Phase Control in Transition Metal Dichalcogenides
Author(s) -
Wang Renyan,
Yu Yiwei,
Zhou Shasha,
Li Huiqiao,
Wong Hoilun,
Luo Zhengtang,
Gan Lin,
Zhai Tianyou
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
advanced functional materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 6.069
H-Index - 322
eISSN - 1616-3028
pISSN - 1616-301X
DOI - 10.1002/adfm.201802473
Subject(s) - materials science , transition metal , phase (matter) , phase control , phase transition , nanotechnology , coupling (piping) , exploit , computer science , condensed matter physics , metallurgy , chemistry , catalysis , physics , biochemistry , organic chemistry , computer security
Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) consist of dozens of ultrathin layered materials that have significantly different properties due to their varied phases, which determine the properties and application range of TMDs. Interestingly, a controllable phase transition in TMDs is achieved extensively with the use of several methods. Thus, phase control is a promising way to fully exploit the potential of TMDs. This review introduces the recent rapid development of the study of the TMD phase control, starting from the basic conception of the phase and phase transition in TMDs to the strategies for obtaining phase control. The different strategies are roughly classified into several types based on their characteristics: doping, synthesis method, strain, thermal method, and interlayer coupling. Finally, an evaluation on the prospect of the emergent strategies is provided.