Nickel particle–enabled width-controlled growth of bilayer molybdenum disulphide nanoribbons

Title	Nickel particle–enabled width-controlled growth of bilayer molybdenum disulphide nanoribbons
Authors	Xufan Li, Baichang Li, Jincheng Lei, Ksenia V. Bets, Xiahan Sang, Emmanuel Okogbue, Yang Liu, Raymond R. Unocic, Boris I. Yakobson, James Hone, Avetik R. Harutyunyan
Magazine	Science Advances
Date	12/10/2021
DOI	10.1126/sciadv.abk1892
Introduction	The precise control over the dimensions of two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials is critical for optimizing their electronic and optoelectronic properties. This work presents a methodology for the width-controlled fabrication of bilayer molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) nanoribbons, leveraging the catalytic influence of nickel particles. By carefully managing the growth parameters, this technique allows for the synthesis of MoS2 nanoribbons with tunable widths, offering a pathway to engineer their quantum confinement and electrical characteristics. Such controlled growth is essential for advancing the integration of 2D materials into subsequent electronic devices, sensors, and catalysts.
Quote	Xufan Li, Baichang Li and Jincheng Lei et al. Nickel particle–enabled width-controlled growth of bilayer molybdenum disulphide nanoribbons. 2021. DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abk1892
Element	Nickel (Ni) , Molybdenum (Mo) , Sulfur (S)
Materials	Chemical Compounds
Industry	Research & Laboratory