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Recent Advances in 2D Lateral Heterostructures.

Jianwei Wang¹, Zhiqiang Li¹, Haiyuan Chen¹

¹School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, People's Republic of China.

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Summary

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Lateral 2D heterostructures, built from diverse 2D materials, offer unique electronic and photoelectronic properties for advanced devices. This review summarizes their properties, synthesis, and applications in semiconductor physics and quantum sciences.

Keywords:

Electronic and photoelectronic properties Heterogeneous junction Homogeneous junction Tunable mechanisms Two-dimensional lateral heterostructures

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Condensed Matter Physics
Nanotechnology

Background:

Recent advances in synthesis and nanofabrication enable the creation of diverse two-dimensional (2D) materials.
2D heterostructures, formed by combining different 2D materials, are crucial for semiconductor physics and condensed matter studies.
These heterostructures hold promise for novel device designs in integrated circuits and quantum sciences.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the properties of lateral 2D heterostructures, including homogeneous and heterogeneous junctions.
To discuss the experimental synthesis methods for lateral 2D heterostructures.
To provide a perspective on the future of lateral 2D heterostructures.

Main Methods:

Literature review of theoretical and experimental studies on 2D heterostructures.
Categorization of lateral heterostructures into homogeneous and heterogeneous junctions.
Analysis of properties, applications, and synthesis techniques.

Main Results:

Lateral heterostructures, easier for planar integration, exhibit unique electronic and photoelectronic properties compared to vertical ones.
Homogeneous junctions involve the same host materials, while heterogeneous junctions combine different materials.
The review summarizes key findings on the characteristics and fabrication of these structures.

Conclusions:

Lateral 2D heterostructures are pivotal for next-generation electronic and quantum devices.
Further research into their synthesis and properties will drive innovation in materials science.
Understanding these structures is essential for advancing integrated circuits and quantum technologies.