Recent Advances in 2D Metal Monochalcogenides
Abdus Salam Sarkar1, Emmanuel Stratakis1,2
1Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas Heraklion Crete 700 13 Greece.
Advanced Science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)
|November 11, 2020
Summary
Emerging anisotropic 2D materials, metal monochalcogenides (MMCs), offer unique electronic and optical properties. This review covers their synthesis, properties, and applications in advanced electronic and photonic devices.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Two-dimensional (2D) materials are a rapidly growing field.
- Anisotropic 2D materials exhibit unique electronic and optical properties.
- Metal monochalcogenides (MMCs) are a promising class of anisotropic 2D materials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in anisotropic 2D MMCs.
- To discuss their synthesis, properties, and applications.
- To highlight limitations and future prospects.
Main Methods:
- Micromechanical exfoliation
- Liquid phase exfoliation
- Physical vapor deposition
Main Results:
- MMCs possess unique wavy crystal structures.
- They exhibit exotic in-plane anisotropic electronic and optical responses.
- Applications demonstrated in transistors, photovoltaic cells, nonlinear optics, and valleytronics.
Conclusions:
- Anisotropic 2D MMCs are a significant emerging class of materials.
- Their unique properties enable diverse applications.
- Further research is needed to overcome limitations and explore future potential.
