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  • Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors and van der Waals (vdW) heterostructures possess unique properties due to their layered structure.
  • Strain engineering, or straintronics, leverages these properties for tunable electronic behavior.
  • Atomic thinness allows significant elastic deformation without fracture, making strain a powerful tuning parameter.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review experimental methods for quantifying and mapping local strain in 2D semiconductors.
  • To summarize current strategies for inducing strain in these materials.
  • To discuss the implications of strain control for novel device concepts and future applications.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of experimental techniques for strain measurement (e.g., Raman spectroscopy, photoluminescence).
  • Summary of strain application methods: substrate-mediated deformation, patterned stressors, and interlayer interactions in heterostructures.
  • Analysis of how strain influences lattice structure, band structure, carrier transport, and excitonic properties.

Main Results:

  • Strain is a versatile tool for reconfiguring lattice and band structures in 2D materials.
  • Various methods allow for precise local strain control, enabling deterministic tuning of electronic and optical properties.
  • Advances in strain engineering are paving the way for innovative 2D semiconductor devices.

Conclusions:

  • Precise local strain control is crucial for advancing 2D semiconductor technologies.
  • Integration of strain programmability into scalable architectures is a key future direction.
  • Challenges remain in achieving robust, wafer-compatible strain engineering for widespread deployment.