Toposelective Functionalization of Solution-Processed Transition Metal Dichalcogenides with Metal Nanoparticles via Defect Engineering.

ABSTRACT: Solution-processed semiconducting transition metal dichalcogenides commonly serve as quintessential 2D substrates and templates to develop hybrid structures with novel and/or enhanced properties and performance. However, the effects and control of their ubiquitous and abundant structural defects are still poorly explored and understood. Here, exploiting their highly reactive and defective edges, an unprecedented strategy is introduced for their toposelective functionalization with noble metal nanoparticles through galvanic displacement. Selectively edge-decorated transition metal dichalcogenides nanosheets are successfully produced with gold, palladium, or platinum nanoparticles, showing tunable loading and size. As proof of concept, the hybrid systems are tested for optical and phototherm

SUBMITTER: Ippolito S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12574622 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature