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Realization of 2D Crystalline Metal Nitrides via Selective Atomic Substitution

Authors :
Cao, Jun
Li, Tianshu
Gao, Hongze
Lin, Yuxuan
Wang, Xingzhi
Wang, Haozhe
Palacios, Tomás
Ling, Xi
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Two-dimensional (2D) transition metal nitrides (TMNs) are new members in the 2D materials family with a wide range of applications. Particularly, highly crystalline and large area thin films of TMNs are potentially promising for applications in electronic and optoelectronic devices; however, the synthesis of such TMNs has not yet been achieved. Here, we report the synthesis of few-nanometer thin Mo5N6 crystals with large area and high quality via in situ chemical conversion of layered MoS2 crystals. The structure and quality of the ultrathin Mo5N6 crystal are confirmed using transmission electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The large lateral dimensions of Mo5N6 crystals are inherited from the MoS2 crystals that are used for the conversion. Atomic force microscopy characterization reveals the thickness of Mo5N6 crystals is reduced to about 1/3 of the MoS2 crystal. Electrical measurements show the obtained Mo5N6 samples are metallic with high electrical conductivity (~ 100 {\Omega} sq-1), which is comparable to graphene. The versatility of this general approach is demonstrated by expanding the method to synthesize W5N6 and TiN. Our strategy offers a new direction for preparing 2D TMNs with desirable characteristics, opening a door for studying fundamental physics and facilitating the development of next generation electronics.<br />Comment: 41 pages, 6 Figures, Accepted by Science Advances

Details

Database :
arXiv
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsarx.1910.01695
Document Type :
Working Paper