Thermodynamically Optimized Synthesis of 1T-TaS2Nanocrystals by Chemical Vapor Transport

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Contributors

  • Mahmoud M. Hammo - , Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry, Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (Author)
  • Alexey Popov - , Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (Author)
  • M. A.A. Mohamed - , Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden, Sohag University (Author)
  • Esam K. Moustafa - , Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (Author)
  • Daniel Wolf - , Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (Author)
  • Samuel Froeschke - , Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (Author)
  • Bernd Büchner - , Chair of Experimental Solid State Physics, Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (Author)
  • Michael Mertig - , Chair of Physical Chemistry / Measurement and Sensor Technology, Kurt Schwabe Institut Meinsberg (Author)
  • Silke Hampel - , Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (Author)

Abstract

Two-dimensional (2D) TaS2 has emerged as a compelling platform for investigating collective electronic phenomena, particularly due to its intricate charge density wave (CDW) phases. To probe nanoscale CDW behavior and superconductivity, the synthesis of high-quality 1T-TaS2 nanocrystals (NCs) is required. In this work, we report for the first time the optimized synthesis of highly crystalline 1T-TaS2 NCs via a thermodynamically optimized chemical vapor transport approach. A comprehensive investigation was conducted to evaluate the influence of key growth parameters, including substrate type (SiO2/Si, c-sapphire, and mica), substrate temperature, growth duration, and transport agent concentration on the resulting crystal morphology and lateral dimensions. Various techniques have been employed to characterize the produced NCs including optical microscopy (OM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDX), Raman spectroscopy, and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM). Our findings highlight the critical role of the substrate in the growth dynamics and provide a versatile platform for controlled synthesis of the 1T-TaS2 phase, paving the way for its integration into next-generation electronic and quantum technologies.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)671-677
Number of pages7
JournalCrystal Growth and Design
Volume26
Issue number1
Publication statusPublished - 7 Jan 2026
Peer-reviewedYes