High entropy disulfides: a new class of 2D materials (SHIELD)

Abstract
The project deals with ab initio modeling and magnetron sputtering deposition of high-entropy alloys based on a 2-D hexagonal structure of 6 transition metals with bonded sulfur on the top/bottom of the 2-D structure. Three magnetron sputtering guns equipped with respective alloys will be used for reactive sputtering in hydrogen sulfur + argon atmosphere. The aim of the project is basic research on the possibility of preparing such 2-D structures with the potential to serve as photocatalysts for water splitting and carbon dioxide electrocatalysis.