Abstract
This study investigates the simultaneous decoration of vertically aligned molybdenum disulfide nanostructure (VA-MoS(2)) with Ag nanoparticles (NPs) and nitrogen functionalization. Nitrogen functionalization was achieved through physical vapor deposition (PVD) DC-magnetron sputtering using nitrogen as a reactive gas, aiming to induce p-type behavior in MoS(2). The utilization of reactive sputtering resulted in the growth of three-dimensional silver structures on the surface of MoS(2), promoting the formation of silver nanoparticles. A comprehensive characterization was conducted to assess surface modifications and analyze chemical and structural changes. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) showed the presence of silver on the MoS(2) surface. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) confirmed successful decoration with silver nanoparticles, showing that deposition time affects the size and distribution of the silver on the MoS(2) surface.