Ultrafast charge transfer in MoS 2 /WSe 2 p–n Heterojunction

Atomically thin and sharp van der Waals heterojunction can be created by vertically stacking p-type monolayer tungsten diselenide (WSe2) onto n-type molybdenum disulfide (MoS2). Theory predicts that stacked MoS2 and WSe2 monolayer forms type II p–n junction, creating a built-in electric field across the interface which facilitates electron–hole separation and transfer. Gaining insights into the dynamics of charge transfer across van der Waals heterostructure is central to understanding light-photocurrent conversion at these ultrathin interfaces. Herein, we investigate the exciton dissociation and charge transfer in a MoS2/WSe2 van der Waals hetero-structure. Our results show that ultrafast electron transfer from WSe2 to MoS2 take place within 470 fs upon optical excitation with 99% charge transfer efficiency, leading to drastic photoluminescence quenching and decreased lifetime. Our findings suggest that van der Waals heterostructure may be useful as active components in ultrafast optoelectronic devices.