A comprehensive resource systematically detailing the developments and applications of van der Waals heterostructures and devices

Van der Waals Heterostructures is essential reading to understand the developments made in van der Waals heterostructures and devices in all aspects, from basic synthesis to physical analysis and heterostructures assembling to devices applications, including demonstrated applications of van der Waals heterostructure on electronics, optoelectronics, and energy conversion, such as solar energy, hydrogen energy, batteries, catalysts, biotechnology, and more.

This book starts from an in-depth introduction of van der Waals interactions in layered materials and the forming of mixed-dimensional heterostructures via van der Waals force. It then comprehensively summarizes the synthetic methods, devices building processes and physical mechanism of 2D van der Waals heterostructures, and devices including 2D-2D electronics, 2D-2D optoelectronics, and mixed dimensional van der Waals heterostructures.

In Van der Waals Heterostructures, readers can expect to find specific information on:

• The current library of 2D semiconductors and the current synthesis and performances of 2D semiconductors
• Controllable synthesis and assemble van der Waals heterostructures, physics of the van der Waals interface, and multi-field coupling effects
• 2D-2D electronics, 2D-2D optoelectronics, mixed dimensional van der Waals heterostructures, and van der Waals heterostructure applications on energy conversion
• Insight into future perspectives of the van der Waals heterostructures and devices with the detailed effective role of 2D materials for integrated electrical and electronic equipment

Dr. Yue Zhang is the Academician of Chinese Academic Society and a Full Professor of Material Physics at University of Science and Technology Beijing, China. He has authored over 450 scientific publications and is the Chief scientist of National Major Scientific Research Plan and project in China.

Dr. Zheng Zhang currently is a full Professor at the School of Materials Science and Engineering and the academy for advanced interdisciplinary science and technology in the University of Science and Technology Beijing.

Dr. Zhuo Kang is a full professor at the academy for advanced interdisciplinary science and technology in University of Science and Technology Beijing.

Dr. Qingliang Liao is a full professor at the academy for advanced interdisciplinary science and technology in University of Science and Technology Beijing.