Quantum spin Hall state in monolayer 1T′-TMDCs

Abstract

Although the 1T′ phase is rare in the transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) family, it has attracted rapid growing research interest due to the coexistence of superconductivity, unsaturated magneto-resistance, topological phases etc. Among them, the quantum spin Hall (QSH) state in monolayer 1T′-TMDCs is especially interesting because of its unique van der Waals crystal structure, bringing advantages in the fundamental research and application. For example, the van der Waals two-dimensional (2D) layer is vital in building novel functional vertical heterostructure. The monolayer 1T′-TMDCs has become one of the widely studied QSH insulator. In this review, we review the recent progress in fabrications of monolayer 1T′-TMDCs and evidence that establishes it as QSH insulator.