Controlling interfacial adhesion during the transfer of large-area 2D materials: mechanisms, strategies, and research advances

• Interfacial adhesion control is critical for achieving high-quality transfer of large-area 2D materials, directly impacting integrity, flatness, and cleanness. • Various strategies, including surface energy regulation, surface pretreatment, and capillary effects, are employed to modulate adhesion at different interfaces. • Chemical and electrochemical bubbling methods offer effective routes for weakening adhesion between 2D materials and growth substrates, reducing damage. • A recipe for transfer process selection based on application requirements is proposed, highlighting future directions for industrial-scale adoption.