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Reverse sputtering significantly reduces contact resistance in molybdenum disulfide field-effect transistors (MoS2-FETs) by forming conductive 1T-MoS2. This enhances transistor performance, paving the way for advanced 2D material electronics.

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  • Solid State Physics
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Two-dimensional material (2DM)-based field-effect transistors (FETs) are promising for extending Moore's Law due to their potential for ultrashort channels.
  • Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2)-FETs suffer from high contact resistance (Rc) caused by Schottky barriers at the metal-MoS2 interface, limiting ON-state currents.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the modification of MoS2 to reduce contact resistance in MoS2-FETs.
  • To explore the formation of conductive 1T-MoS2 at the metal-MoS2 interface using reverse sputtering.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized reverse sputtering technique to modify the MoS2 surface at the metal-MoS2 interface.
  • Fabricated and characterized MoS2-FETs before and after the reverse sputtering treatment.

Main Results:

  • Optimized reverse sputtering conditions reduced Rc by over 50% compared to untreated MoS2-FETs.
  • The treatment induced the formation of conductive 1T-MoS2 at the contact interface.
  • Improved electrical characteristics, including higher ON-state currents, were observed in treated MoS2-FETs.

Conclusions:

  • Reverse sputtering is an effective method for mitigating Schottky barriers and reducing contact resistance in MoS2-FETs.
  • This standard semiconductor process offers a viable route for enhancing the performance of 2DM-based microelectronic devices and circuits.