Intercalated transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) have attracted substantial interest due to their exciting electronic properties. Here, we report a unique approach where copper (Cu) atoms from bulk Cu solid intercalate spontaneously into van der Waals (vdW) gaps of group IV and V layered TMDs at room temperature and atmospheric pressure. This distinctive phenomenon is used to develop a strategy to synthesize Cu species–intercalated layered TMD compounds. A series of Cu-intercalated 2H-NbS2 compounds were obtained with homogeneous distribution of Cu intercalates in the form of monovalent Cu (I), occupying the tetrahedral sites coordinated by S atoms within the interlayer space of NbS2. The Fermi level of NbS2 shifts up because of the intercalation of Cu, resulting in the improvement of electrical conductivity in the z-direction. On the other hand, intercalation of Cu into vdW gaps of NbS2 systematically suppresses the superconducting transition temperature (Tc) and superconducting volume fraction.

New type Fe-Cu alloy is used in the bar of induction motor with compound cage rotor(IMCCR). In this paper, the preparation of three kinds of Fe-Cu alloy is introduced. The influence of its microstructures, hardness and impact toughness is studied by using metalloscope and scanning electron microscope. Meanwhile, physical propertie such as resistivity, and B-H curve is tested by using magnetic testing device and bridge circuit. The influence of carbon content changing on microstructure and performance of Fe-Cu alloy is analysised, which has positive significance to the new type material using in motor.