Synthesis of 2D layered transition metal (Ni, Co) hydroxides via edge-on condensation

Ping, Lu; Minarik, Gillian E.; Gao, Hongze; Cao, Jun; Li, Tianshu; Kitadai, Hikari; Ling, Xi

doi:10.1038/s41598-024-53969-2

Title: Synthesis of 2D layered transition metal (Ni, Co) hydroxides via edge-on condensation

Journal Article · 15 February 2024 · Scientific Reports

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-53969-2 · OSTI ID:2305555

Ping, Lu; Minarik, Gillian E.; Gao, Hongze; Cao, Jun; Li, Tianshu; Kitadai, Hikari; Ling, Xi

Abstract Layered transition metal hydroxides (LTMHs) with transition metal centers sandwiched between layers of coordinating hydroxide anions have attracted considerable interest for their potential in developing clean energy sources and storage technologies. However, two-dimensional (2D) LTMHs remain largely understudied in terms of physical properties and applications in electronic devices. Here, for the first time we report > 20 μm α-Ni(OH) ₂ 2D crystals, synthesized from hydrothermal reaction. And an edge-on condensation mechanism assisted with the crystal field geometry is proposed to understand the 2D intra-planar growth of the crystals, which is also testified through series of systematic comparative studies. We also report the successful synthesis of 2D Co(OH) ₂ crystals (> 40 μm) with more irregular shape due to the slightly distorted octahedral geometry of the crystal field. Moreover, the detailed structural characterization of synthesized α-Ni(OH) ₂ are performed. The optical band gap energy is extrapolated as 2.54 eV from optical absorption measurements and the electronic bandgap is measured as 2.52 eV from reflected electrons energy loss spectroscopy (REELS). We further demonstrate its potential as a wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductor for high voltage operation in 2D electronics with a high breakdown strength, 4.77 MV/cm with 4.9 nm thickness. The successful realization of the 2D LTMHs opens the door for future exploration of more fundamental physical properties and device applications.

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Research Organization:: Boston Univ., MA (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE; USDOE Office of Science (SC)

Grant/Contract Number:: SC0021064; 1945364

OSTI ID:: 2305555

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 2472157

Journal Information:: Scientific Reports, Journal Name: Scientific Reports Vol. 14 Journal Issue: 1; ISSN 2045-2322

Publisher:: Nature Publishing GroupCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United Kingdom

Language:: English

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