Molecular Functionalization of 2H-Phase MoS₂ Nanosheets via an Electrolytic Route for Enhanced Catalytic Performance.

ABSTRACT: The molecular functionalization of two-dimensional MoS₂ is of practical relevance with a view to, for example, facilitating its liquid-phase processing or enhancing its performance in target applications. While derivatization of metallic 1T-phase MoS₂ nanosheets has been relatively well studied, progress involving their thermodynamically stable, 2H-phase counterpart has been more limited due to the lower chemical reactivity of the latter. Here, we report a simple electrolytic strategy to functionalize 2H-phase MoS₂ nanosheets with molecular groups derived from organoiodides. Upon cathodic treatment of a pre-expanded MoS₂ crystal in an electrolyte containing the organoiodide, water-dispersible nanosheets derivatized with acetic acid or aniline moi

SUBMITTER: Garcia-Dali S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8397248 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature