2D-Nanolayered Transition Metal Sulfides (2D-NTMS)

Two dimensional nanosheet like structure in sulfides of transition metals like tungsten and molybdenum have shown wide range of attractive properties, which can be harnessed for various applications as catalyst or lubricant in petrochemical and automotive sectors, electrode material for Li-ion batteries and electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), etc. However, the absence of commercially viable routes for their synthesis in bulk quantity and reproducible quality has been a major issue hindering their commercial exploitation. Recently, a novel technique has been developed by ARCI to generate such 2D structure in WS2 and MoS2. The process offers unique control capabilities to synthesize tailor-made 2D nanolayered structure in these sulfides in bulk amount. Based on the application and/or required properties, the size and thickness of these nanosheets can be altered by changing various process control parameters.