Today, researchers have discovered a new method of exfoliating large flakes of molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) using an ordinary kitchen microwave. This new technique, described in a paper published in the journal ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, is a simple, fast, and cost-effective way to obtain high-quality two-dimensional (2D) MoS2 flakes.

The researchers found that by simply placing the MoS2 powder into a container and heating it for a few minutes in a microwave, the large flakes of MoS2 were successfully exfoliated. The process was much faster than traditional mechanical exfoliation or chemical exfoliation methods, which can take up to several hours. Furthermore, the flakes obtained had a significantly higher degree of crystallinity, making them better suited for use in 2D electronics.

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source: Phys.org