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Hexagonal (2H phase) β-GaS is the energetically favorable crystal arrangement among the four GaS polytypes. Like all other layered 2D structures, adjacent GaS layers are bound by the weak van der Waals force along the c-axis. This makes it possible to peel the structure by mechanical or liquid exfoliation. The resultant ultra-thin few or single layer 2D gallium sulfide nanosheets or nanoparticles can be employed in innovative photoelectrochemical (PEC)-type UV-selective photodetectors for medical diagnostics, air purification, chemical analysis, and advanced optical communication system.
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