Various Structures of 2D Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides and Their Applications

2D transition-metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), which exhibit fascinating and fantastic properties, have promising applications in future electronic devices and photoelectric devices. Here, the recent research on 2D TMDs is summarized, including single components, 2D doped TMDs, and 2D van der Waals heterostructures. The physical picture, synthetic methods, and optoelectronic properties of these 2D materials are comprehensively described. Opportunities and emerging applications of 2D materials in the future are briefly discussed.