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We synthesized novel two-dimensional (2D) heterostructures of molybdenum diselenide (MoSe2) and tungsten diselenide (WSe2) with both vertical and lateral junctions. These unique MoSe2-WSe2 materials show promise for advanced electronics and optoelectronics.

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  • Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenide (TMDC) heterostructures are crucial for advanced electronics and optoelectronics.
  • TMDC heterostructures with coexisting vertical and lateral junctions are highly sought after but rarely explored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the first synthesis of 2D heterostructures with coexisting vertical and lateral junctions using MoSe2 and WSe2.
  • To investigate the nonlinear optical (NLO) properties and electronic device characteristics of these novel heterostructures.

Main Methods:

  • Sequential growth of monolayer MoSe2 followed by monolayer WSe2 on MoSe2 basal planes and edges.
  • Characterization using various analytical techniques.
  • Nonlinear optical measurements (harmonic generation) and electronic device fabrication and testing.

Main Results:

  • Successful synthesis of MoSe2-WSe2 heterostructures with coexisting vertical and lateral junctions.
  • Determination of crystal orientation in star-shaped heterostructures via NLO measurements.
  • Demonstration of junction geometry-dependent NLO responses and comparison of vertical and lateral p-n junction diode characteristics.

Conclusions:

  • The synthesized MoSe2-WSe2 heterostructures offer a new platform for exploring fundamental physics and developing next-generation devices.
  • These materials exhibit significant potential for applications in 2D electronics, optoelectronics, and nonlinear optics.