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Janus two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides
- Source :
- Journal of Applied Physics. 131:230902
- Publication Year :
- 2022
- Publisher :
- AIP Publishing, 2022.
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Abstract
- Structural symmetry plays a crucial role in the electronic band structure and properties of two-dimensional materials. In contrast to graphene, monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides exhibit intrinsic in-plane asymmetry with suitable direct bandgaps and distinctive optical properties. Efforts have been devoted to breaking their out-of-plane mirror symmetry by applying external electric fields, vertical stacking, or functionalization. The successful fabrication of Janus transition metal dichalcogenides offers a synthetic strategy to breaking the vertical mirror symmetry, leading to a variety of novel properties, such as vertical piezoelectricity, Rashba spin splitting, and excellent exciton properties. Here, we discuss the universal fabrication approaches and unique properties of Janus transition metal dichalcogenides and further present a brief perspective on their potential applications and challenges.
- Subjects :
- General Physics and Astronomy
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Details
- ISSN :
- 10897550 and 00218979
- Volume :
- 131
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of Applied Physics
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........be779f52354c3a6094e341374d823ada