As early as 2001, the need for the 'functional motif theory'was pointed out, to assist the
rational design of functional materials. The properties of materials are determined by their …

The occurrence of charge-density waves in three selected layered transition-metal
dichalcogenides—1T-TaS 2, 2H-TaSe 2 and 1T-TiSe 2—is discussed from an …

The grand challenge in the development of atomically dispersed metallic catalysts is their
low metal-atom loading density, uncontrollable localization and ambiguous interactions with …

Layered molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) has been studied for decades for its diversity of
structure and properties, where the structural dynamic evolution during lithium intercalation …

As an inorganic cousin of graphene, MoS2 monolayer has attracted considerable attention.
However, a full understanding of its structure and stability is still lacking due to its …

Nanothick metallic transition metal dichalcogenides such as VS2 are essential building
blocks for constructing next-generation electronic and energy-storage applications, as well …

Using a combination of Landau theoretical analysis and first-principles calculations, we
establish a spontaneous symmetry breaking of the metallic state of the 1 T monolayer of …

A family of transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) nanosheets has recently shown its
potential as negative electrodes in lithium ion batteries (LIBs). Herein, Na ion adsorption and …

Most relevant features of the fundamental and applied chemistry of MoS2 are reviewed
highlighting the importance of the layered nature of the solid on the optical and catalytic …

Distinguishing insulators by the dominant type of interaction is a central problem in
condensed matter physics. Basic models include the Bloch-Wilson and the Peierls insulator …