2D Nanomaterials Using Thin Film Deposition Technologies

Abstract

Climate change, primarily caused by the burning of conventional fossil fuels for energy generation has been one of the major challenges confronted by our current generation. To deal with this canker, research has been focused on the development of cost-effective, reliable, efficient, and eco-friendly energy generation and storage systems to match the increasing energy demand. Flexibility, high performance, and mechanical robustness are among the major requirements for portable, smart, and wearable electronic devices. 2D thin-film materials have proven to possess these properties, most importantly, the number of electrons confined in these 2D planes accounts for the inherent unmatched electronic performance. This chapter presents the most recent thin film deposition techniques used in the synthesis of 2D nanomaterials for energy conversion/storage applications. Materials, synthesis methods, and characterization techniques for thin-film 2D nanomaterials have all been thoroughly discussed. In particular, the utilization of these nanomaterials in various energy generation and storage applications has been highlighted in this chapter.