Two-dimensional Janus monolayers Al<sub>2</sub>XYZ (X/Y/Z = S, Se, Te, X ≠ Y ≠ Z): first-principles insight into the photocatalytic and highly adjustable piezoelectric properties
Chenchen Qi, Cuixia Yan, Qiuyang Li, Ting Yang, Shi Qiu, Jinming Cai
Abstract
First-principles calculations show that the photocatalytic water decomposition reaction of Janus monolayers Al 2 XYZ (X/Y/Z = S, Se, Te, X ≠ Y ≠ Z) can be carried out spontaneously under an applied potential. The Janus monolayers have highly adjustable piezoelectric properties.
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JanusMonolayerMaterials sciencePhotocatalysisPiezoelectricityDecompositionNanotechnologyCondensed matter physicsCrystallographyComposite materialPhysicsCatalysisChemistryOrganic chemistry2D Materials and ApplicationsMXene and MAX Phase MaterialsQuantum Dots Synthesis And Properties