Two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors and van der Waals (vdW) heterostructures with graphene have generated enormous interest for future electronic, optoelectronic, and energy-harvesting applications.

Discover the step-by-step process, unique advantages, and diverse applications of chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and delve into how this technique is revolutionizing the production of 2D materials.

Since the first demonstration of CVD graphene growth on Cu (ref. 1), many advances have been made in the understanding, control and scaleup of the process. Seminal studies have provided understanding ...