HYDROTHERMAL SYNTHESIS OF 2D NANOMATERIALS

Abstract

Two-dimensional (2D) materials have received a considerable recognition due to their interesting properties and promising uses. A typical layered semiconductor material, MoSe2 is a narrow bandgap semiconductor material and belongs to the family of Transition Metal Dichalcogenides (TMDs). This task uses a cheap, scalable, and simple hydrothermal synthesis method to synthesize MoSe2 with and without surfactant. The prepared samples are analysed by techniques such as X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) Spectroscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS). The results obtained from the characterization techniques suggest the successful synthesis of MoSe2 nanosheets which have potential applications in gas sensors.