Abstract
Two-dimensional van der Waals heterostructures (2D vdW HSs) can be constructed by stacking different 2D materials together in nearly endless ways, and have significantly enriched the 2D materials family. They have attracted intense research attention effort, due to their exotic physical properties and intriguing device performance, often beyond those found in their constituent 2D materials. Here we review research progresses in this emerging 2D system, including fabrication methods, material properties, device applications, and offer our perspectives on emerging research opportunities in this highly active area.
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This work was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 62150052, U21A20-459, 62004026) and Sichuan Science and Technology Program (Grant Nos. 2021YJ0517, 2021JDTD0028). We thank Dr. Ming HUANG for helpful discussion and suggestions.
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Wang, Z., Xu, B., Pei, S. et al. Recent progress in 2D van der Waals heterostructures: fabrication, properties, and applications. Sci. China Inf. Sci. 65, 211401 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11432-021-3432-6
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