Novel synthesis approach for highly crystalline CrCl3/MoS2 van der Waals heterostructures unaffected by strain

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Contributors

  • Mahmoud M. Hammo - , Chair of Physical Chemistry / Measurement and Sensor Technology, Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (Author)
  • Samuel Froeschke - , Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (Author)
  • Golam Haider - , Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (Author)
  • Daniel Wolf - , Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (Author)
  • Alexey Popov - , Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (Author)
  • Bernd Büchner - , Chair of Experimental Solid State Physics, Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (Author)
  • Michael Mertig - , Chair of Physical Chemistry / Measurement and Sensor Technology, Kurt Schwabe Institut Meinsberg (Author)
  • Silke Hampel - , Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (Author)

Abstract

Controlling the layer-by-layer chemistry and structure of nanomaterials remains a crucial focus in nanoscience and nanoengineering. Specifically, the integration of atomically thin semiconductors with antiferromagnetic two-dimensional materials holds great promise for advancing research. In this work, we successfully demonstrate a new synthesis approach for high-crystallinity CrCl3/MoS2 van der Waals heterostructures via a thermodynamically optimized chemical vapor transport (CVT) process on c-sapphire (0001) substrates. The 2H-MoS2 layers can be grown as monolayers or with varying twist angles whereas the deposition of CrCl3 layers in a second step forms the well-defined heterostructure. Of particular significance are the sharp and clean edges and faces of the crystals, indicating high-quality interfaces in the heterostructures. Raman spectroscopy, AFM and HRTEM confirm the monocrystalline character and precise structure of these layered nanomaterials, in which their intrinsic properties are preserved and unaffected by strain. This can pave the way for next-generation applications, particularly in valleytronics, opto-spintronics, and quantum information processing.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2351-2359
Number of pages9
JournalNanoscale advances
Volume7
Issue number8
Publication statusPublished - 21 Feb 2025
Peer-reviewedYes