Synthesis and Enhanced Electrochemical Catalytic Performance of Monolayer WS2(1–x)Se2x with a Tunable Band Gap

The first realization of a tunable band-gap in monolayer WS2(1-x) Se2x is demonstrated. The tuning of the bandgap exhibits a strong dependence of S and Se content, as proven by PL spectroscopy. Because of its remarkable electronic structure, monolayer WS2(1-x) Se2x exhibits novel electrochemical catalytic activity and offers long-term electrocatalytic stability for the hydrogen evolution reaction.

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