Recent Research Progress of Antimony-Based Two-Dimensional Materials for Electronics and Optoelectronics.

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Nanotechnology

Background:

• Two-dimensional (2D) materials are crucial for next-generation integrated circuits due to their atomic-layer thickness and unique properties.
• 2D antimony (Sb)-based materials offer exceptional physical properties, natural abundance, and stability, making them promising candidates for electronic applications.
• A comprehensive review summarizing the advancements in 2D Sb-based materials is currently lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

• To address the critical gap in the literature by providing an in-depth analysis of recent progress in 2D Sb-based materials.
• To systematically review various 2D Sb-based materials, including antimonene, antimony chalcogenides, oxides, antimonides, and complex polycompounds.
• To offer valuable insights into the potential of these materials for future electronics and optoelectronics.

Main Methods:

• Literature review and synthesis of recent research findings on 2D Sb-based materials.
• Analysis of crystal structures, synthesis techniques, and reported applications.
• Discussion of future prospects and challenges associated with these materials.

Main Results:

• Detailed examination of antimonene, antimony chalcogenides (Sb₂X₃), antimony oxides (Sb₂O₃, SbO_1.93), antimonides (NdSb₂), and complex polycompounds (CdSb₂Se₃Br₂).
• Summary of diverse synthesis methods employed for fabricating these 2D materials.
• Overview of current and potential applications in electronics and optoelectronics.

Conclusions:

• 2D Sb-based materials possess significant potential for advanced electronic and optoelectronic devices.
• Further research is needed to overcome existing challenges and fully realize their practical applications.
• This review serves as a foundational resource to guide future investigations in this rapidly evolving field.