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  • Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Solid-State Chemistry

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  • Two-dimensional (2D) tetragonal FeSe is crucial for understanding high-temperature superconductivity due to its tunable properties.
  • Synthesizing pure tetragonal FeSe is challenging because of the complex Fe-Se phase diagram.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a straightforward, phase-controlled synthesis method for 2D tetragonal FeSe.
  • To investigate the role of the growth interface in the selective synthesis of 2D materials.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing the ion-exchange property of fluorophlogopite mica.
  • Employing a molten salt environment for synthesis on an Fe-enriched mica surface.
  • Characterizing the synthesized materials using microscopy and spectroscopy.

Main Results:

  • Achieved phase-controlled synthesis of highly crystalline 2D tetragonal FeSe with adjustable thickness.
  • Demonstrated 2D superconductivity in the synthesized FeSe, comparable to exfoliated samples.
  • Successfully synthesized other 2D materials, including antiferromagnetic FeTe and superconducting FeSTe, using the same approach.

Conclusions:

  • The Fe-enriched growth interface is critical for the phase-selective synthesis of 2D tetragonal FeSe.
  • This method offers a versatile platform for the controlled synthesis of various 2D multiphase materials.
  • The findings advance the design principles for creating novel superconducting and magnetic 2D materials.