What happens when transition metal trichalcogenides are interfaced with gold?

Archit Dhingra, Dmitri E. Nikonov, Alexey Lipatov, Alexander Sinitskii, Peter A. Dowben

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Abstract

Transition metal trichalcogenides (TMTs) are two-dimensional (2D) systems with quasi-one-dimensional (quasi-1D) chains. These 2D materials are less susceptible to undesirable edge defects, which enhances their promise for low-dimensional optical and electronic device applications. However, so far, the performance of 2D devices based on TMTs has been hampered by contact-related issues. Therefore, in this review, a diligent effort has been made to both elucidate and summarize the interfacial interactions between gold and various TMTs, namely, In4Se3, TiS3, ZrS3, HfS3, and HfSe3. X-ray photoemission spectroscopy data, supported by the results of electrical transport measurements, provide insights into the nature of interactions at the Au/In4Se3, Au/TiS3, Au/ZrS3, Au/HfS3, and Au/HfSe3 interfaces. This may help identify and pave a path toward resolving the contemporary contact-related problems that have plagued the performance of TMT-based nanodevices. Graphical abstract: I–V characteristics of (a) TiS3, (b) ZrS3, and (c) HfS3[Figure not available: see fulltext.].

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)52-68
Number of pages17
JournalJournal of Materials Research
Volume38
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 14 2023
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • 2D materials
  • Low-dimensional materials
  • Schottky barrier
  • TMTs
  • Transition metal trichalcogenides

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Materials Science(all)
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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