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

Xuan Wang; Xuefeng Liang; Haonan Pei; Jichen Dong; Chang Liu

doi:10.1039/d5nr04871k

January 1, 2026Nanoscale

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

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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

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Investigates growth mechanisms of transition metal dichalcogenides on a gold surface, indicating implications for controlled synthesis.

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A thorough understanding on the growth mechanisms is essential for the controllable synthesis of transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs), which is crucial for their various applications. This study systematically investigates the...

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Wang et al. (2026) studied this question.

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