Layered Chalcogenides: Evolution from Bulk to Nano-Dimension for Renewable Energy Perspectives

Abstract

Recently, two-dimensional (2D) transition-metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) have gained significant attraction due to their remarkable physical and chemical properties for potential application in compact and lightweight integrated systems. To monitor their integration in various applications, it is important to probe the controllable and reliable synthesis of mono-to few-layer 2D TMDCs. Herein, an overview of the various synthesis techniques of 2D TMDCs under the top-down and bottom-up approaches are discussed, showing their own merits and demerits. Further, their electronic, optical, thermal, magnetic and mechanical properties are highlighted briefly to find their suitable application. At the end, different applica-tions such as optoelectronics, energy generation and storage, environmental and biomedical applications of TMDCs have been discussed. © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2023.