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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Field-effect transistors (FETs) based on single crystals from layered materials are gaining interest, similar to graphene.
  • Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) is an archetypal layered material within the transition metal dichalcogenides family.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To fabricate and characterize an electric double layer transistor (EDLT) using thin flakes of MoS2.
  • To investigate the transistor's electrical transport properties, particularly its operating characteristics and carrier mobility.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of an EDLT using a thin flake of MoS2.
  • Electrical characterization, including measurement of conductivity and on/off ratio.
  • Hall effect measurements to determine carrier mobility and density.

Main Results:

  • The MoS2 EDLT exhibited unambiguous ambipolar operation, unlike the typical n-type behavior of bulk MoS2.
  • High performance was achieved with ON-state conductivity ~mS and an on/off ratio >10^2 for both electron and hole transport.
  • Hall measurements showed mobilities of 44 cm^2 V^-1 s^-1 for electrons and 86 cm^2 V^-1 s^-1 for holes, with carrier densities up to 1 × 10^14 cm^-2.

Conclusions:

  • Thin flake MoS2 EDLTs can achieve high-density carrier accumulation, enabling metallic transport and offering potential for novel device functionalities.
  • The fabrication method provides a protocol for exploring the properties of layered materials like MoS2 for broader applications.
  • The observed ambipolar behavior in MoS2 EDLTs contrasts with bulk properties and opens new avenues for semiconductor device research.