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The Art of Constructing Black Phosphorus Nanosheet Based Heterostructures: From 2D to 3D
Shameel Thurakkal1, David Feldstein2, Raül Perea-Causín2
1Division of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Kemigården 4, Göteborg, SE-412 96, Sweden.
Advanced Materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)
|November 30, 2020
Summary
Black phosphorus nanosheets (BPNSs) are versatile 2D materials for creating advanced heterostructures. This review covers BPNS-based heterostructures, their properties, applications, and future research directions.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Condensed Matter Physics
Background:
- Two-dimensional (2D) nanosheets offer unique properties for novel material design.
- Black phosphorus nanosheets (BPNSs) are promising 2D materials due to their electronic properties, tunable bandgap, and anisotropy.
- BPNSs are suitable for constructing advanced heterostructures by combining different materials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in black phosphorus nanosheet (BPNS)-based heterostructures.
- To discuss the construction, properties, and applications of these heterostructures.
- To highlight challenges and future research prospects in this field.
Main Methods:
- Review of literature on BPNS-based heterostructures.
- Analysis of different interaction types (covalent and noncovalent) between layers.
- Discussion of preparation methods and characterization of properties.
Main Results:
- BPNS-based heterostructures can be designed as 2D hybrid structures or 3D networks.
- These heterostructures exhibit diverse optical and electronic properties.
- Applications span electronic/optoelectronic devices, energy storage, catalysis, and biological fields.
Conclusions:
- BPNS-based heterostructures represent a significant area of materials science research.
- Further investigation into their fabrication and application is warranted.
- Addressing current challenges will unlock new possibilities for these advanced materials.
