ZrS₂ Crystals

ZrS₂ Crystals

ZrS₂ is a layered transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) with a van der Waals structure and electronic, optical, and catalytic properties. It is an indirect bandgap semiconductor, supporting applications in optoelectronics, photodetectors, energy storage, and 2D materials research. ZrS₂ crystals are synthesized using the Chemical Vapor Transport (CVT) method.

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 exfoliation into monolayers or few-layer sheets for 2D materials research.
Indirect Bandgap Semiconductor: Bandgap of ~1.2 eV in bulk, supporting electronic and optoelectronic devices.
Carrier Mobility: Applicable to field-effect transistors (FETs) and nanoelectronic applications.
Photocatalytic Activity: Used in photocatalysis and electrocatalysis, including hydrogen evolution reactions (HER).

Crystal Structure:
Type: Hexagonal (2H phase) layered structure
Features: Surfaces applicable for thin-film fabrication, nanoscale device assembly, and heterostructure assembly.

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

Other Characteristics:
Optical Anisotropy: Exhibits anisotropic optical properties, applicable for photonic devices.
Dielectric Constant: Used as a dielectric material in electronic devices.
Energy Band Engineering: Variable electronic properties through doping or strain engineering.

Applications:
Optoelectronics:
Applicable for photodetectors, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and photovoltaic devices. Nanoelectronics:
Used for transistors, logic devices, and flexible electronic circuits. Catalysis:
Electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution reactions (HER) and other energy conversion technologies.
2D Material Studies:
Applicable for exfoliation into monolayers and assembly into van der Waals heterostructures. Sensors:
Used for gas detection, biosensing, and chemical sensing applications. Synthesis Method:
Chemical Vapor Transport (CVT).