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Vertical field-effect transistor based on graphene-WS2 heterostructures for flexible and transparent electronics
Thanasis Georgiou1, Rashid Jalil, Branson D Belle
1School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK.
Nature Nanotechnology
|December 25, 2012
Summary
Graphene and tungsten disulfide create novel transistors for the post-silicon era. These new field-effect transistors offer high current modulation and operate on flexible substrates.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Graphene's unique electronic properties position it for post-silicon electronics.
- Heterostructures of 2D crystals enable precise 3D stacking for novel electronic devices.
- Field-effect tunneling transistors (FETs) are candidates for post-CMOS technology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a new generation of field-effect vertical tunneling transistors (FETs).
- To utilize a 2D tungsten disulfide (WS2) barrier between graphene layers.
- To explore the electronic transport properties of these novel heterostructures.
Main Methods:
- Fabrication of vertical tunneling transistors using mechanically exfoliated or CVD-grown graphene.
- Incorporation of a 2D tungsten disulfide (WS2) layer as a barrier.
- Characterization of device performance, including current modulation and ON current.
Main Results:
- Achieved unprecedented current modulation exceeding 1 x 10^6 at room temperature.
- Demonstrated very high ON current characteristics.
- Devices operated successfully on transparent and flexible substrates.
Conclusions:
- The developed WS2/graphene heterostructure FETs represent a significant advancement in tunneling transistor technology.
- The combination of tunneling and thermionic transport enables superior device performance.
- These transistors show promise for flexible electronics and next-generation computing applications.
