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  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Chemistry

Background:

  • Nanomaterial assembly is widely studied, but disassembly remains underexplored, especially in 2D materials.
  • Existing disassembly methods are limited, particularly for complex 2D superstructures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To achieve the disassembly of 2D vertical heterostructures (2DVHs) for the first time.
  • To explore a novel disassembly strategy inspired by biomolecular processes.

Main Methods:

  • Weakening interlayer van der Waals interactions to disassemble 2DVHs.
  • Using ReS2/WS2 VHs as a model system for demonstration.
  • Employing Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations to simulate the disassembly mechanism.

Main Results:

  • Successfully disassembled ReS2/WS2 VHs into individual building blocks.
  • DFT calculations confirmed that disassembly promoters activate and weaken interlayer interactions.
  • The proposed method is effective for 2DVHs disassembly.

Conclusions:

  • The study presents a pioneering method for 2DVH disassembly.
  • This approach has significant potential as a general strategy for various 2D superstructures.
  • The findings pave the way for advanced applications in 2D material engineering and recycling.