Moiré Superstructure-Dependent Growth Mechanisms of Transition Metal Dichalcogenides on the Au(111) surface

Key Points

• The central aim is to understand the growth mechanisms of transition metal dichalcogenides on Au(111) to aid in their controllable synthesis.
• Systematic investigation of TMDC growth on Au(111)
• Analysis of moiré superstructure effects
• Utilization of surface characterization techniques
• Identification of distinct growth pathways depending on the moiré superstructure
• Demonstrated influence of surface interactions on TMDC growth
• Revealed potential for controlled synthesis of TMDCs based on growth mechanisms