Elucidation of Zero‐Dimensional to Two‐Dimensional Growth Transition in MoS2 Chemical Vapor Deposition Synthesis

Abstract

The 0D–2D nucleation and growth mode is presented in molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) chemical vapor deposition synthesis. Partially sulfured molybdenum suboxide nucleation centers are demonstrated experimentally, followed by these centers being converted to MoS2 nanoparticles and MoS2 layer growth initiation from the nanoparticle edges. The work reveals the mechanism for MoS2 nucleation and growth. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.