Direct synthesis of MoS₂ or MoO₃<i>via</i> thermolysis of a dialkyl dithiocarbamato molybdenum(<scp>iv</scp>) complex

Abstract

Direct synthesis of either 2H-MoS2 or α-MoO3 is made possible by thermolysis of the same single source precursor in either argon or air at moderate temperatures.