ZrS₂ Crystals

Description

ZrS₂ Crystals (Zirconium Disulfide)

ZrS₂ is a layered transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) with a van der Waals structure, known for its excellent electronic, optical, and catalytic properties. It is an indirect bandgap semiconductor, making it suitable for applications in optoelectronics, photodetectors, energy storage, and 2D materials research. Our ZrS₂ crystals are synthesized using the Chemical Vapor Transport (CVT) method, ensuring high purity, precise stoichiometry, and superior crystallinity.

Sample Size Options:
Crystals larger than 10 mm²
Crystals larger than 25 mm²
Crystals larger than 100 mm²

Material Properties:
Layered Van der Waals Structure: Facilitates easy exfoliation into monolayers or few-layer sheets for 2D materials research.
Indirect Bandgap Semiconductor: Bandgap of ~1.2 eV in bulk, making it suitable for electronic and optoelectronic devices.
High Carrier Mobility: Suitable for field-effect transistors (FETs) and nanoelectronic applications.
Strong Photocatalytic Activity: Effective in photocatalysis and electrocatalysis, including hydrogen evolution reactions (HER).
Chemical and Thermal Stability: High stability under ambient conditions, suitable for long-term applications.

Crystal Structure:
Type: Hexagonal (2H phase) layered structure
Features: Uniform, defect-free surfaces ideal for thin-film fabrication, nanoscale device integration, and heterostructure assembly.

Degree of Exfoliation:
Ease of Use: Easily exfoliated into monolayers or few-layer nanosheets for advanced materials research and device applications.

Other Characteristics:
Optical Anisotropy: Exhibits strong anisotropic optical properties, ideal for photonic devices.
High Dielectric Constant: Suitable for use as a dielectric material in electronic devices.
Energy Band Engineering: Tunable electronic properties through doping or strain engineering.

Applications:
Optoelectronics:
Ideal for photodetectors, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and photovoltaic devices.
Nanoelectronics:
High-performance material for transistors, logic devices, and flexible electronic circuits.
Catalysis:
Excellent electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution reactions (HER) and other energy conversion technologies.
2D Material Studies:
Perfect for exfoliation into monolayers and integration into van der Waals heterostructures.
Sensors:
High sensitivity for gas detection, biosensing, and chemical sensing applications.

Synthesis Method:
Chemical Vapor Transport (CVT): Ensures high-quality crystals with excellent purity, uniform thickness, and superior structural integrity.