Site-selective functionalization of solution-processed transition metal dichalcogenides for vertical and lateral covalent networks and heterostructures

Key Points

• The review aims to explore and summarize methodologies for covalent functionalization of transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs).
• Survey of existing covalent functionalization techniques
• Analysis of both vertical and lateral network formation
• Exploration of properties enhanced by functionalization
• Covalent functionalization provides robust methods to alter TMD properties
• Facilitates control over TMD interfaces
• Enables the creation of TMD heterostructures with unique functionalities