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Lateral Heterostructures of Defect-Patterned MoS2 for Efficient Hydrogen Production.
Xiao Liu1,2, Jiayu Shi3, Yao Wu3
1Division of Physics and Applied Physics, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637371, Singapore.
Small (Weinheim an Der Bergstrasse, Germany)
|March 18, 2025
Summary
Defect engineering in molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) enhances hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) catalysis. Precisely patterned defects and tellurium doping create novel lateral heterostructures with superior performance.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Catalysis
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Defect engineering in molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) is key to improving hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) performance.
- Precise control over defect type, concentration, and distribution in MoS2 is essential but challenging for structure-performance studies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a method for synthesizing monolayer defect-patterned MoS2 with controlled Mo vacancy (VMo) concentrations and edge Te doping.
- To investigate the HER catalytic activity of these novel MoS2-MoS2xTe2(1-x) lateral heterostructures (LHS).
Main Methods:
- One-pot chemical vapor deposition (CVD) for synthesizing defect-patterned MoS2 LHS.
- Fabrication of an on-chip electrochemical microcell using graphene for HER activity measurements.
Main Results:
- Successfully synthesized monolayer MoS2 with alternating VMo domains and Te doping, forming LHS.
- Demonstrated enhanced HER kinetics in defect-patterned LHS compared to pristine MoS2.
- Identified synergistic effects of VMo and Te doping activating sulfur atoms for improved proton adsorption.
Conclusions:
- Synergistic VMo and Te doping in MoS2 LHS significantly boosts HER performance.
- This approach provides a platform for advanced defect engineering in 2D materials.
- Offers valuable insights for designing next-generation 2D semiconductor catalysts.
