| Abstract Scope |
The properties of two-dimensional (2D) materials can differ from their bulk counterparts. Throughout their lifetime, 2D materials can be exposed to various harsh environments, which can dramatically alter the structure-property relationships and degrade their physical properties. In this contribution, 2D material of interest is MoS2-the most widely studied transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) that has wide range of chemical, physical, electrical, and optical properties. This presentation will report experimental high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM) data obtained from MoS2 irradiated to various fluences with 5 MeV Au ions. We investigate the physical processes occurring at multiple length scales in MoS2, determine the structural stability of this 2D material, and correlate the lattice strain to irradiation-induced defects in irradiated MoS2. |