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Intercalation in 2D materials and in situ studies
Ruijie Yang1,2, Liang Mei1, Zhaoyang Lin3
1Department of Materials Science and Engineering and State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, P. R. China.
Nature Reviews. Chemistry
|May 16, 2024
Summary
Intercalation modifies 2D materials
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Chemistry
Background:
- Intercalation is a key method for tuning properties of 2D materials.
- Altered properties include electronic, magnetic, and catalytic functionalities.
- Applications span photonics, electronics, and energy storage.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review intercalation strategies in 2D materials.
- To discuss atomic and intrinsic effects of intercalation.
- To overview in situ studies of intercalation dynamics.
Main Methods:
- In situ imaging techniques.
- In situ spectroscopy technologies.
- Analysis of intercalation dynamics, chemomechanics, and mechanisms.
Main Results:
- Intercalation significantly alters properties like Fermi-level energies and band structures.
- It enables diverse applications in advanced technologies.
- In situ methods reveal crucial intercalation pathways and reversibility.
Conclusions:
- Intercalation is a versatile strategy for advanced 2D material applications.
- In situ studies are vital for understanding intercalation mechanisms.
- Future research should focus on optimizing intercalation for specific applications.
