Two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides (2D-TMDs) have garnered significant interest as candidate materials for next-generation electronic and optoelectronic devices, owing to their unique physical and chemical properties. In this study, 2D M...
Two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides (2D-TMDs) have garnered significant interest as candidate materials for next-generation electronic and optoelectronic devices, owing to their unique physical and chemical properties. In this study, 2D MoSe2 is grown by salt-assisted chemical vapor deposition(CVD), which has recently attracted much attention. We systematically investigate the influence of process parameters on the growth behavior of MoSe2, with particular emphasis on the mass ratio between NaCl and MoO3. This ratio is examined to demonstrate the growth mechanism underlying the formation of mono- and multilayer MoSe2. Our experiments confirmed that the interaction of NaCl with MoO3 result in the formation of Na2Mo2O7, a low-melting-point compound. Consequently, a two-step growth mechanism is proposed as follows: Na2Mo2O7 is first transported to the substrate under MoO3-rich conditions, initiating nucleation. Subsequently, residual MoO3 vapor arrives, promoting the formation of additional layers and resulting in multilayer MoSe2 structures. This study may contribute to an improved understanding of the fundamental principles of CVD of 2D MoSe2.