Adjustable type-II band alignment of ferroelectric In2Se3/SnSe2 van der Waals heterostructures using strain: outstanding electronic, optical and photocatalytic properties

Key Points

• Adjustable type-II band alignment enhances electronic properties, impacting device performance greatly.
• Using strain, properties of In2Se3/SnSe2 heterostructures were optimized, leading to improved photocatalytic efficiency.
• Analysis focused on the interplay of strain with ferroelectric materials, highlighting its role in tuning band structures.
• Findings may enable new opportunities in electronic and optoelectronic applications, supporting future technology advancements.