Controlling transition metal atomic ordering in two-dimensional Mo1−x W x S2 alloys

Author:

Schulpen Jeff J P MORCID,Verheijen Marcel AORCID,Kessels Wilhelmus M M (Erwin)ORCID,Vandalon VincentORCID,Bol Ageeth AORCID

Abstract

Abstract The unique optical and electronic properties of two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides (2D TMDs) make them promising materials for applications in (opto-)electronics, catalysis and more. Specifically, alloys of 2D TMDs have broad potential applications owing to their composition-controlled properties. Several important challenges remain regarding controllable and scalable fabrication of these alloys, such as achieving control over their atomic ordering (i.e. clustering or random mixing of the transition metal atoms within the 2D layers). In this work, atomic layer deposition is used to synthesize the TMD alloy Mo1−x W x S2 with excellent composition control along the complete composition range 0 ⩽ x ⩽ 1. Importantly, this composition control allows us to control the atomic ordering of the alloy from well-mixed to clustered while keeping the alloy composition fixed, as is confirmed directly through atomic-resolution high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron micrography imaging. The control over atomic ordering leads to tuning of the bandgap, as is demonstrated using optical transmission spectroscopy. The relation between this tuning of the electronic structure and the atomic ordering of the alloy was further confirmed through ab-initio calculations. Furthermore, as the atomic ordering modulates from clustered to well-mixed, the typical MoS2 and WS2 A1g vibrational modes converge. Our results demonstrate that atomic ordering is an important parameter that can be tuned experimentally to finely tune the fundamental properties of 2D TMD alloys for specific applications.

Funder

Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek

H2020 European Research Council

Publisher

IOP Publishing

Subject

Mechanical Engineering,Mechanics of Materials,Condensed Matter Physics,General Materials Science,General Chemistry

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