Intercalation of Metal into Transition Metal Dichalcogenides in Molten Salts

Lin Gao, Mian Li, Qi Fan, Kun Liang, Binjie Hu, Qing Huang

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Abstract

Van der Waals (vdW)-layered materials have drawn tremendous interests due to their unique properties. Atom intercalation in the vdW gap of layered materials can tune their electronic structure and generate unexpected properties. Here a chemical-scissor-mediated method that enables metal intercalation into transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) in molten salts is reported. By using this approach, various guest metal atoms (Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, and Ag) are intercalated into various TMDC hosts (such as TiS2, NbS2, TaS2, TiSe2, NbSe2, TaSe2, and Ti0.5V0.5S2). The structure of the intercalated compound and intercalation mechanism are investigated. The results indicate that the vdW gap and valence state of TMDCs can be modified through metal intercalation, and the intercalation behavior is dictated by the electron work function. The adjustable charge transfer and intercalation endow a channel for rapid mass transfer to enhance the electrochemical performances. Such a chemical-scissor-mediated intercalation provides an approach to tune the physical and chemical properties of TMDCs, which may open an avenue in functional application ranging from energy conversion to electronics.

Original languageEnglish
Article number2304281
JournalSmall
Volume20
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 4 Jan 2024

Keywords

  • intercalation
  • molten salt
  • solvated electrons
  • transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs)
  • van der Waals der Waals

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biotechnology
  • General Chemistry
  • Biomaterials
  • General Materials Science
  • Engineering (miscellaneous)

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