Vertical Heterostructure of SnS-MoS2 Synthesized by Sulfur-Preloaded Chemical Vapor Deposition

We synthesize a vertical heterostructure (HS) between tin sulfide (SnS) and molybdenum sulfide (MoS2) by chemical vapor deposition based on the preferential adsorption of sulfur on MoS2. Most of the SnS grains nucleate on MoS2 nanosheets, formatting partially stacked HS with large overlapping regions. Photoluminescence quenching of MoS2 is observed and illustrates effective charge separation in HS. The HS shows increased reverse saturable absorption relative to MoS2 and SnS. The preferential adsorption of powders on MoS2 and HS growth reported herein will provide a promising approach to the synthesis of other two-dimensional HS.