Recent advances in two-dimensional layered and non-layered materials hybrid heterostructures

With the development of Moore's law, the future trend of devices will inevitably be shrinking and integration to further achieve size reduction. The emergence of new two-dimensional non-layered materials (2DNLMs) not only enriches the 2D material family to meet future development, but also stimulates the global enthusiasm for basic research and application technologies in the 2D field. Van der Waals (vdW) heterostructures, in which two-dimensional layered materials (2DLMs) are physically stacked layer by layer, can also occur between 2DLMs and 2DNLMs hybrid heterostructures, providing an alternative platform for nanoelectronics and optoelectronic applications. Here, we outline the recent developments of 2DLMs/2DNLMs hybrid heterostructures, with particular emphasis on major advances in synthetic methods and applications. And the categories and crystal structures of 2DLMs and 2DNLMs are also shown. We highlight some promising applications of the heterostructures in electronics, optoelectronics, and catalysis. Finally, we provide conclusions and future prospects in the 2D materials field.

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With the development of Moore's law, devices are becoming smaller and more integrated. The emergence of new two-dimensional non-layered materials enriches the 2D material family and stimulates global interest in basic research and application technologies in the 2D field. Van der Waals heterostructures provide an alternative platform for nanoelectronics and optoelectronic applications. This article outlines recent developments in 2D layered materials/2D non-layered materials hybrid heterostructures, with a focus on synthetic methods and applications. Promising applications in electronics, optoelectronics, and catalysis are highlighted.