Harnessing Layer-Controlled Two-dimensional Semiconductors for Photoelectrochemical Energy Storage via Quantum Capacitance and Band Nesting

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Autori principali: Kumar, Praveen, Waghmare, Tushar, Kumar, Sudhir, Banerjee, Rajdeep, Chakraborty, Suman Kumar, Ghosh, Subrata, Goswami, Dipak Kumar, Mukherjee, Sankha, Pradhan, Debabrata, Sahoo, Prasana Kumar
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author Kumar, Praveen
Waghmare, Tushar
Kumar, Sudhir
Banerjee, Rajdeep
Chakraborty, Suman Kumar
Ghosh, Subrata
Goswami, Dipak Kumar
Mukherjee, Sankha
Pradhan, Debabrata
Sahoo, Prasana Kumar
author_facet Kumar, Praveen
Waghmare, Tushar
Kumar, Sudhir
Banerjee, Rajdeep
Chakraborty, Suman Kumar
Ghosh, Subrata
Goswami, Dipak Kumar
Mukherjee, Sankha
Pradhan, Debabrata
Sahoo, Prasana Kumar
contents Two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides like molybdenum diselenide (MoSe$_2$) have shown great potential in optoelectronics and energy storage due to their layer-dependent bandgap. However, producing high-quality 2D MoSe$_2$ layers in a scalable and controlled manner remains challenging. Traditional methods, such as hydrothermal and liquid-phase exfoliation, lack precision and understanding at the nanoscale, limiting further applications. Atmospheric pressure chemical vapor deposition (APCVD) offers a scalable solution for growing high-quality, large-area, layer-controlled 2D MoSe$_2$. Despite this, the photoelectrochemical performance of APCVD-grown 2D MoSe$_2$, particularly in energy storage, has not been extensively explored. This study addresses this by examining MoSe$_2$'s layer-dependent quantum capacitance and photo-induced charge storage properties. Using a three-electrode setup in 0.5M H$_2$SO$_4$, we observed a layer-dependent increase in areal capacitance under both dark and illuminated conditions. A six-layer MoSe$_2$ film exhibited the highest capacitance, reaching $96 μ\mathrm{F/cm^2}$ in the dark and $115 μ\mathrm{F/cm^2}$ under illumination at a current density of $5 μ\mathrm{A/cm^2}$. Density Functional Theory (DFT) and Many-Body Perturbation Theory calculations reveal that Van Hove singularities and band nesting significantly enhance optical absorption and quantum capacitance. These results highlight APCVD-grown 2D MoSe$_2$'s potential as light-responsive, high-performance energy storage electrodes, paving the way for innovative energy storage systems.
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spellingShingle Harnessing Layer-Controlled Two-dimensional Semiconductors for Photoelectrochemical Energy Storage via Quantum Capacitance and Band Nesting
Kumar, Praveen
Waghmare, Tushar
Kumar, Sudhir
Banerjee, Rajdeep
Chakraborty, Suman Kumar
Ghosh, Subrata
Goswami, Dipak Kumar
Mukherjee, Sankha
Pradhan, Debabrata
Sahoo, Prasana Kumar
Materials Science
Two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides like molybdenum diselenide (MoSe$_2$) have shown great potential in optoelectronics and energy storage due to their layer-dependent bandgap. However, producing high-quality 2D MoSe$_2$ layers in a scalable and controlled manner remains challenging. Traditional methods, such as hydrothermal and liquid-phase exfoliation, lack precision and understanding at the nanoscale, limiting further applications. Atmospheric pressure chemical vapor deposition (APCVD) offers a scalable solution for growing high-quality, large-area, layer-controlled 2D MoSe$_2$. Despite this, the photoelectrochemical performance of APCVD-grown 2D MoSe$_2$, particularly in energy storage, has not been extensively explored. This study addresses this by examining MoSe$_2$'s layer-dependent quantum capacitance and photo-induced charge storage properties. Using a three-electrode setup in 0.5M H$_2$SO$_4$, we observed a layer-dependent increase in areal capacitance under both dark and illuminated conditions. A six-layer MoSe$_2$ film exhibited the highest capacitance, reaching $96 μ\mathrm{F/cm^2}$ in the dark and $115 μ\mathrm{F/cm^2}$ under illumination at a current density of $5 μ\mathrm{A/cm^2}$. Density Functional Theory (DFT) and Many-Body Perturbation Theory calculations reveal that Van Hove singularities and band nesting significantly enhance optical absorption and quantum capacitance. These results highlight APCVD-grown 2D MoSe$_2$'s potential as light-responsive, high-performance energy storage electrodes, paving the way for innovative energy storage systems.
title Harnessing Layer-Controlled Two-dimensional Semiconductors for Photoelectrochemical Energy Storage via Quantum Capacitance and Band Nesting
topic Materials Science
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2502.20107