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Layer type tungsten dichalcogenide compounds: their preparation, structure, properties and uses

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Tungsten dichalcogenides constitute a well defined family of compounds which crystallize in a layer type structure. These compounds find a wide range of applications in the field of catalysis and as a lubricant at high temperatures and pressures. They have also been investigated successfully as cathode and anode materials in photoelectrochemical cells for solar energy conversion. The layered tungsten dichalcogenides also exhibit superconducting behaviour when intercalated with alkali or alkaline earth metals and different divalent rare earth metals. In the present paper an attempt has been made to review the preparation, crystal structure and band models of tungsten dichalcogenides. Furthermore, we have tried to incorporate the physical, chemical, optical and electrical properties along with intercalation, thermal stability and uses of these compounds.

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Srivastava, S.K., Avasthi, B.N. Layer type tungsten dichalcogenide compounds: their preparation, structure, properties and uses. J Mater Sci 20, 3801–3815 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00552369

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