Abstract Two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides (2D TMDs) possess a rich set of extraordinary structural, chemical, electrical, and optical properties unattainable with any traditional materials. A large number of these properties are particularly suitable for energy generation/conversion applications, which renders unprecedented yet tremendous opportunities for addressing the multi-faceted demands of up-coming energy technologies. Heterogeneously integrating 2D TMDs with other energy materials is projected to improve the performance of existing energy devices and/or achieve unconventional functionalities in a highly synergic manner, which cannot be catered by stand-alone 2D TMDs. In this article, we present a comprehensive review on the up-to-date progress in the development of 2D TMD hybrid materials for a variety of energy applications. This review focuses on addressing how the incorporation of 2D TMDs can help manipulate the functionalities of conventional energy materials to achieve targeted and improved energy device performances. An overview of the recent progress in the development of various 2D TMD hybrid materials and their fabrication strategies is presented, followed by a survey on various energy devices based on these materials and their performance comparison. Current challenges associated with material developments are discussed, and forward-looking outlooks assessing unexplored research areas are also suggested.

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用于能源应用的二维过渡金属二硫属化物杂化材料

摘要 二维过渡金属二硫属化物 (2D TMDs) 具有任何传统材料都无法获得的丰富的结构、化学、电学和光学特性。许多这些特性特别适用于能源生产/转换应用，这为解决即将到来的能源技术的多方面需求提供了前所未有的巨大机会。预计将 2D TMD 与其他能源材料异构集成，以提高现有能源设备的性能和/或以高度协同的方式实现非常规功能，这是独立的 2D TMD 无法满足的。在本文中，我们对用于各种能源应用的二维 TMD 混合材料的最新进展进行了全面回顾。本综述侧重于解决二维 TMD 的结合如何帮助操纵传统能源材料的功能，以实现有针对性的和改进的能源设备性能。概述了各种 2D TMD 杂化材料及其制造策略的最新进展，然后对基于这些材料的各种能源设备及其性能比较进行了调查。讨论了与材料发展相关的当前挑战，并提出了评估未探索研究领域的前瞻性展望。本综述侧重于解决二维 TMD 的结合如何帮助操纵传统能源材料的功能，以实现有针对性的和改进的能源设备性能。概述了各种 2D TMD 杂化材料及其制造策略的最新进展，然后对基于这些材料的各种能源设备及其性能比较进行了调查。讨论了与材料发展相关的当前挑战，并提出了评估未探索研究领域的前瞻性展望。本综述侧重于解决二维 TMD 的结合如何帮助操纵传统能源材料的功能，以实现有针对性的和改进的能源设备性能。概述了各种 2D TMD 杂化材料及其制造策略的最新进展，然后对基于这些材料的各种能源设备及其性能比较进行了调查。讨论了与材料发展相关的当前挑战，并提出了评估未探索研究领域的前瞻性展望。随后是基于这些材料的各种能源设备的调查及其性能比较。讨论了与材料发展相关的当前挑战，并提出了评估未探索研究领域的前瞻性展望。随后是基于这些材料的各种能源设备的调查及其性能比较。讨论了与材料发展相关的当前挑战，并提出了评估未探索研究领域的前瞻性展望。