The study of two-dimensional (2D) materials, particularly transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), has become a focal point in materials science due to the distinctive properties they display compared to their bulk counterparts. TMDs are celebrated for their exceptional optical, mechanical, electronic, magnetic, and thermal attributes, positioning them as promising candidates for a range of technological applications. However, fundamental questions remain about the dimensionality-linked properties of these materials and their scalability for manufacturing on a large scale while ensuring sustainable application potential. Recent investigations have underscored the role of TMDs in optoelectronics, photonics, and semiconductor technology, alluding to their potential in sustainable development initiatives. This includes the creation of low-energy-consuming devices and environmentally friendly applications. Nonetheless, a thorough understanding and the ability to exploit these properties still pose a challenge, calling for extended efforts to study electronic and structural anisotropies and the influence of deliberate modifications. Although advanced spectroscopic techniques and the integration of artificial intelligence are revealing deeper insights, substantial gaps remain that necessitate more investigation into novel physical phenomena at the nanoscale.

This Research Topic aims to cultivate an in-depth discussion on the groundbreaking physical phenomena manifesting from the reduced dimensionality of TMDs, which serve as a model system for lamellar materials at the nanoscale. The main objectives include exploring, optimizing, and ultimately leveraging these materials for sustainable and innovative applications. There is a plan to address critical technological challenges, providing fresh insights into the potential for large-scale industrial integration of TMDs, prioritizing investigations into their structural modifications and heterostructure configuration.

To gather further insights into the dimensionality effects on the physical properties of new 2D materials, particularly TMDs, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:

-Electronic and optoelectronic properties of TMDs for sustainability
-Environmentally-friendly TMDs at the nanoscale: fabrication methods, physical properties, and applications
-Artificial intelligence and theoretical studies for TMD structural and properties prediction
-Exploring electronic and structural anisotropies in TMDs
-Advancements and challenges in the large-scale fabrication of TMDs

We encourage submissions in the following article types: Original Research, Review, and Perspective.

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Exploring Transition Metal Dichalcogenides: Unveiling the New Era of 2D Material Science