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Black phosphorus nanostructures: recent advances in hybridization, doping and functionalization.
Wanying Lei1, Gang Liu, Jin Zhang
1CAS Key Laboratory of Standardization and Measurement for Nanotechnology, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing 100190, P. R. China. liug@nanoctr.cn liuminghua@nanoctr.cn.
Chemical Society Reviews
|April 25, 2017
Summary
Black phosphorus (BP), a 2D nanomaterial, offers high charge mobility and a tunable bandgap. Research on BP nanostructures is rapidly expanding, impacting fields from electronics to energy storage.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Condensed Matter Physics
Background:
- Black phosphorus (BP) is a 2D nanomaterial with exceptional charge-carrier mobility, a tunable direct-bandgap, and anisotropic structure.
- Since 2014, BP has emerged as a significant material, driving research in nanostructures and devices.
- Its unique properties make it a promising alternative to graphene.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in black phosphorus (BP) nanostructures.
- To highlight the hybridization, doping, and functionalization techniques used to create novel BP nanomaterials and nanodevices.
- To outline future challenges and opportunities in BP-based research.
Main Methods:
- Summarizing recent developments in BP nanostructure research.
- Analyzing the impact of BP nanostructures across various scientific domains.
- Identifying key areas for future investigation and development.
Main Results:
- BP nanostructures exhibit significant potential in diverse applications including transistors, diodes, photodetectors, and energy storage.
- Hybridization, doping, and functionalization are key strategies for enhancing BP properties.
- BP's unique characteristics are driving innovation in fields like biomedicine, catalysis, and memory devices.
Conclusions:
- Black phosphorus nanostructures represent a rapidly advancing frontier in materials science.
- Continued research into BP modification and application holds promise for technological breakthroughs.
- The review provides a comprehensive overview and future outlook for BP-based research.
