Non-layered transition metal carbides (TMCs) and layered transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) are two well-studied material families that have individually received considerable attention over the past century. In recent years, with the shift towards two-dimensional materials and heterostructures, a field has emerged that is focused on the structure and properties of TMC/TMD heterostructures, which through chemical conversion exhibit diverse types of heterostructure configuration that host coupled 2D–3D interfaces, giving rise to exotic properties. In this Review, we highlight experimental and computational efforts to understand the routes to fabricate TMC/TMD heterostructures. Furthermore, we showcase how controlling these heterostructures can lead to emergent electronic transport, optical properties and improved catalytic properties.

非层状过渡金属碳化物（TMC）和层状过渡金属二硫属化物（TMD）是两个经过充分研究的材料家族，在过去的一个世纪中分别受到了相当大的关注。近年来，随着向二维材料和异质结构的转变，出现了一个关注TMC/TMD异质结构的结构和性能的领域，这些异质结构通过化学转化表现出多种类型的异质结构配置，这些配置具有耦合的2D-3D界面，产生奇异的特性。在这篇综述中，我们重点介绍了实验和计算工作，以了解制造 TMC/TMD 异质结构的路线。此外，我们展示了如何控制这些异质结构可以导致出现电子传输、光学性能和改进的催化性能。