Molecular Approach to Engineer Two-Dimensional Devices for CMOS and beyond-CMOS Applications

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
• Electronics Engineering

Background:

• Two-dimensional materials (2DMs) exhibit unique properties driving innovation in electronics.
• Molecular functionalization offers a pathway to tailor 2DM properties for specific applications.
• Hybrid 2DM/molecule systems are crucial for next-generation devices.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review emerging 2DMs, molecules, and molecular switches.
• To discuss synthesis strategies for 2DM/molecule hybrid systems.
• To explore the application of these hybrids in CMOS and beyond-CMOS technologies.

Main Methods:

• Review of existing literature on 2DMs and molecular functionalization.
• Analysis of physical and chemical synthesis strategies for hybrid systems.
• Discussion of performance enhancement in 2D transistors and novel device functionalities.

Main Results:

• Molecular functionalization significantly improves charge injection and transport in 2DMs.
• Hybrid systems enable stimuli-responsive devices with diverse functionalities.
• Molecules enhance performance for complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) applications.

Conclusions:

• 2DM/molecule hybrids offer a promising route for functional diversification in electronics.
• Stimuli-responsive materials integrated with 2DMs pave the way for advanced devices.
• Significant challenges and opportunities exist in this rapidly evolving field.