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Emerging Trends in Phosphorene Fabrication towards Next Generation Devices
Sathish Chander Dhanabalan1,2, Joice Sophia Ponraj2,3, Zhinan Guo1
1SZU-NUS Collaborative Innovation Center for Optoelectronic Science and Technology Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province College of Electronic Science and Technology, and College of Optoelectronics Engineering Shenzhen University Shenzhen 518060 China.
Black phosphorus, a novel 2D material, and its monolayer, phosphorene, offer future societal dominance. This review details phosphorene fabrication methods, addressing degradation challenges for reliable optoelectronic devices.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Black phosphorus is a novel two-dimensional (2D) material with unique electronic properties.
- Its monolayer form, phosphorene, has garnered significant research interest for advanced applications.
- Developing reliable fabrication methods is crucial for realizing phosphorene's potential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing phosphorene fabrication techniques.
- To address the critical issue of degradation in few-layered black phosphorus and phosphorene devices.
- To outline future research directions for advancing phosphorene-based technologies.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on phosphorene synthesis and fabrication.
- Analysis of degradation mechanisms affecting few-layered black phosphorus and phosphorene.
- Discussion of strategies for improving phosphorene device stability and performance.
Main Results:
- Identified various fabrication methods for phosphorene.
- Highlighted the significant challenge of material degradation in device applications.
- Outlined pathways for enhancing phosphorene stability and device reliability.
Conclusions:
- Phosphorene holds immense promise for future optoelectronic applications.
- Overcoming degradation issues through improved fabrication is essential.
- Further research is needed for large-area, high-yield, and stable phosphorene production.

