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  • Nanotechnology
  • Condensed Matter Physics

Background:

  • Two-dimensional (2D) coplanar heterostructures are crucial for high-performance optoelectronic devices, particularly p-n heterojunctions.
  • Existing methods struggle with site-controllable and shape-specific fabrication of 2D coplanar heterojunctions with identical crystal orientations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a novel route for fabricating MoS2-MoTe2 coplanar heterojunctions with the same crystal orientation.
  • To demonstrate arbitrary shape control of these heterojunctions using electron beam lithography.

Main Methods:

  • Exploiting phase transition and atomic rearrangement during 2H-MoTe2 growth.
  • Utilizing Raman spectroscopy and electron microscopy for characterization.
  • Employing electron beam lithography for shape definition.

Main Results:

  • Successfully fabricated MoS2-MoTe2 coplanar heterojunctions with identical crystal orientations.
  • Confirmed single-crystal nature and lattice alignment of both MoS2 and MoTe2 components.
  • Demonstrated n-type MoS2 and p-type MoTe2 channel characteristics.

Conclusions:

  • The developed coplanar epitaxy technology allows for arbitrary shape control of 2D heterojunctions.
  • This method facilitates the preparation of novel coplanar heterostructures with advanced device functionalities.
  • The approach holds promise for future optoelectronic device development.