Quasi-One-Dimensional Fibrous Phosphorus: An Air-Stable Low-Symmetry Semiconductor with High Anisotropy

Due to their novel optical and optoelectronic properties, 2D materials have received increasing interest for optoelectronics applications. However, when the width of the channel layer decreases to the nanoscale, the properties of 2D materials can be seriously influenced due to the boundary defects and the approximation of physical dimensions and mean free path of the electron. That brings many challenges to developing novel electronics. Hence, researchers began to maintain their focus on 1D semiconductors without boundary defects and surfaces. Herein, fibrous phosphorus, another Quasi-1D layered semiconducting phosphorus allotrope with air-stable low symmetry, is reported. We found the in-plane anisotropic Raman response and excitation and exciton emission at room temperature. Moreover, the raw materials of fibrous phosphorus are nontoxic and abundant on the earth. These excellent properties will make it a highly competitive material for future applications in the optoelectronic area.