Table 1 Optimized lattice constant a, V-X bondlength dVX, interlayer distance between two X layers dXX and between V and X layers ΔVX of monolayer VX2 (X = S, Se, and Te).

From: Newtype single-layer magnetic semiconductor in transition-metal dichalcogenides VX2 (X = S, Se and Te)

(Å)

a

a(Theo.)

d VX

d XX

ΔVX

VS2

3.173

3.17434

2.362

2.982

1.491

VSe2

3.325

3.33134

2.501

3.205

1.602

VTe2

3.587

2.715

3.510

1.755