Recent Developments in Chemical Vapor Deposition of 2D Magnetic Transition Metal Chalcogenides

In recent years, two-dimensional (2D) magnetic transition metal chalcogenides (TMCs) have attracted tremendous research interests thanks to their intriguing properties that are essential in developing future electronic and spintronic devices in this modernizing era. This review aims to introduce recent developments in the preparation of 2D magnetic TMCs, especially chromium and iron-based chalcogenides, their structures, as well as the related intriguing magnetic phenomena. First, the common crystal structures of magnetic TMCs including both layered and nonlayered structures are introduced. Various chemical vapor deposition strategies for synthesizing 2D magnetic TMCs are then introduced with emphasis on the key synthesis parameters. Moreover, the intriguing physical properties associated with 2D TMCs such as magnetic anisotropy, thickness, and phase-dependent magnetic response as well as stability are summarized. Last but not least, challenges and future research directions are briefly discussed in light of recent advances in the field.

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In recent years, there has been significant research interest in two-dimensional magnetic transition metal chalcogenides (TMCs) due to their important properties in developing future electronic and spintronic devices. This review provides an introduction to recent developments in the preparation of 2D magnetic TMCs, particularly chromium and iron-based chalcogenides, as well as their structures and intriguing magnetic phenomena. The common crystal structures of magnetic TMCs are discussed, along with various chemical vapor deposition strategies for synthesizing them. Additionally, the physical properties associated with 2D TMCs, such as magnetic anisotropy, thickness, phase-dependent magnetic response, and stability, are summarized. Challenges and future research directions in this field are also briefly discussed based on recent advances.