University Chemistry ›› 2026, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (9): 270-281.doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202508040

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Multidisciplinary experimental teaching design: fabrication of WS2 on-chip microelectrodes with electrochemical testing and in situ characterization analysis

Xiangye Liu, Penghui Wu, Xinbo Gao, Chao Zhang   

  1. Institute of Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, Shaanxi Province, China
  • Received:2025-08-15 Accepted:2025-08-29 Published:2026-09-01
  • Contact: Xiangye Liu E-mail:iamxyliu@nwpu.edu.cn

Abstract: This study establishes a multidisciplinary experimental teaching framework centered on micron-scale 2M-phase WS2 single crystals, integrating micro/nanofabrication, electrochemistry, charge transport electronics, and materials science. Designed to simulate authentic research environments, the curriculum cultivates students' interdisciplinary thinking and comprehensive practical skills. The experimental workflow encompasses: (1) on-chip microelectrode fabrication via photolithography and other micro/nanoprocessing techniques, (2) electrochemical evaluation of Zn-ion intercalation/deintercalation in WS2 using cyclic voltammetry and galvanostatic charge-discharge measurements, and (3) mechanistic investigation of phase transitions through synchronized in situ optical imaging, Raman spectroscopy, and electrical characterization. This pedagogical approach not only equips students with fundamental theoretical knowledge and experimental competencies, but also fosters innovative thinking through cross-disciplinary integration. The methodology presents an effective training paradigm for developing high-caliber researchers in emerging energy and information materials fields, while contributing valuable theoretical and practical insights to multidisciplinary experimental education.

Key words: Two-dimensional materials, Micro-nano fabrication, Electrochemical ion intercalation/deintercalation, In situ characterization, Multidisciplinary integration, Experimental teaching