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Alessandra Ames¹, Frederico B Sousa¹, Gabriel A D Souza¹

¹Departamento de Física, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, São Carlos, São Paulo 13565-905, Brazil.

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|February 13, 2025

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Researchers developed a novel memory-driven optical device using a molybdenum diselenide (MoSe₂) monolayer on a clinochlore substrate. This van der Waals heterostructure exhibits significant memory effects, paving the way for advanced optoelectronic applications.

Keywords:

2D natural materials MoSe2/clinochlore charge dynamics optical memory effect phyllosilicates

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Nanotechnology

Background:

Two-dimensional heterostructures are key for advanced optoelectronic devices.
Van der Waals materials, particularly transition-metal dichalcogenide monolayers, offer unique optical properties for light-emitting applications.
A memory-driven optical device (Mem-emitter) concept was recently proposed using these monolayers on dielectric substrates.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the memory effect in a MoSe₂/clinochlore heterostructure.
To determine the role of the substrate in enabling robust memory functionalities in Mem-emitters.
To explore the potential of novel two-dimensional devices for memory applications.

Main Methods:

Fabrication of a MoSe₂ monolayer on a clinochlore substrate.
Characterization of the device's optical emission properties.
Electrical hysteresis measurements to evidence memory effects.
Theoretical modeling to correlate memory effects with substrate properties.

Main Results:

Observed a pronounced memory effect in the MoSe₂/clinochlore device.
Demonstrated electric hysteresis in the intensity and energy of MoSe₂ emissions.
Showcased both population- and transition-rate-driven Mem-emitter capabilities.
Theoretical analysis confirmed the crucial role of the clinochlore layered structure for memory response.

Conclusions:

The MoSe₂/clinochlore device exhibits significant memory effects, validating the Mem-emitter concept.
The clinochlore substrate is essential for achieving a robust and rich memory response in van der Waals heterostructures.
This work highlights the importance of selecting appropriate dielectric substrates for novel two-dimensional memory devices.