Transition Metal Dichalcogenides: Synthesis and Characterisation
A special issue of Inorganics (ISSN 2304-6740). This special issue belongs to the section "Inorganic Solid-State Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 40
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), with the general formula MX2 (where M = transition metal and X = chalcogen), represent a versatile class of layered materials that exhibit unique physical, chemical, and electronic properties. Over the past decade, TMDs have emerged as promising candidates in fields ranging from catalysis and optoelectronics to energy storage, spintronics, and biomedical applications. Their tuneable band structures, strong light–matter interactions, and catalytic activity make them a focal point of multidisciplinary research.
This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest developments in the synthesis, characterisation, and applications of TMDs. Emphasis will be placed on both fundamental advances and applied research, thereby providing a comprehensive platform for the exchange of innovative ideas and methods within the inorganic and materials chemistry community. The Special Issue aligns with the scope of Inorganics, fostering contributions that advance our understanding of structure–property relationships and novel functionalities of these important materials.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Novel synthetic methods for bulk and nanostructured TMDs;
- Advanced characterisation techniques (microscopy, spectroscopy, in situ/operando methods);
- Electronic, optical, and magnetic properties of TMDs;
- TMD-based heterostructures and composites;
- Catalytic applications (electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, thermocatalysis);
- Energy storage and conversion (batteries, supercapacitors, hydrogen evolution, etc.);
- Biomedical and environmental applications of TMDs;
- Theoretical and computational studies on TMDs.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Charalampos Drivas
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- transition metal dichalcogenides
- synthesis
- characterisation
- 2D materials
- catalysis
- optoelectronics
- energy storage
- heterostructures
- nanomaterials
- surface characterisation
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