Two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides based composites for microwave absorption applications: a review

Two-dimensional structural transition metal dichalcogenides (2D TMDs) have the advantages of superb thermal and chemical stability, distinctive layered structures, and ultrathin thicknesses, which make them potential candidates in the microwave absorption field. The recent progress in 2D TMDs and their composite nanomaterials with enhanced microwave absorption performance are reviewed here. The synthesis methods, and the microwave absorption properties, including the maximum reflection loss value and effective absorption bandwidth of various 2D TMD nanocomposites, are described in detail. Furthermore, the current challenges and future prospects for the development of 2D TMDs are raised.