Tuesday publication post! 📖 In this newest publication, the Fusion AX system was used to investigate nanomaterial synthesis and phase evolution during plasma-assisted selenization for transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs). Instead of relying on high-temperature, long-duration annealing, the authors demonstrated a plasma-assisted chemical vapor reaction with selenium that enables spinodal decomposition and self-assembly at lower temperatures and shorter processing times.
Key highlights:
🔬 Direct observation of partial-to-complete selenization and surface heterostructure formation
🔥 Spinodal decomposition coupled with self-assembly during plasma-assisted synthesis
🧩 Unique phase engineering revealed by TEM and EDS analysis
This work showcases how in situ heating electron microscopy provides critical insight into dynamic phase transformations, providing a efficient route to synthesize materials with tailored properties!
Want to read the entire work? Find it here!
https://www.doi.org/10.1002/admt.202500707
