2D Materials, Volume 95

Preface

• 1 Historical: Graphene as the “Father” of 2D Materials
• 2 Has Graphene Disappointed?
• 3 Interest and Specificity of 2D Materials
• 4 Semiconductors, Semimetals … and Insulators
• 5 Challenges and Opportunities, from Hype to Hope

Chapter One: 2D Structures Beyond Graphene: The Brave New World of Layered Materials and How Computers Can Help Discover Them

• Abstract
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Third-Generation Materials
• 3 van der Waals Forces
• 4 Calculation of 2D Materials
• 5 The Future Role of Computers
• 6 Conclusions

Chapter Two: Efficient Multiscale Lattice Simulations of Strained and Disordered Graphene

• Abstract
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Models
• 3 Large-Scale Simulation Methodologies
• 4 Results
• 5 Conclusion

Chapter Three: 2D Boron Nitride: Synthesis and Applications

• Abstract
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Structure and Properties of 2D Boron Nitride
• 3 Synthesis of BNNS
• 4 Applications for 2D h-BN Atomic Layers

Chapter Four: Elemental Group IV Two-Dimensional Materials Beyond Graphene

• Abstract
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Bare Silicene and Germanene
• 3 Functionalized Silicene and Germanene
• 4 First Silicene Field Effect Transistors
• 5 Future Applications
• 6 Summary
• Acknowledgments

Chapter Five: Synthesis, Properties, and Stacking of Two-Dimensional Transition Metal Dichalcogenides

• Abstract
• 1 Synthesis of Transition Metal Dichalcogenides
• 2 Chemical Exfoliation
• 3 Physical Vapor Deposition and Ion Exchange
• 4 Thermolysis and PV
• 5 Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition
• 6 Molecular Beam Epitaxy
• 7 Heterostructures Built on vdW Crystals
• 8 Mechanically Exfoliated vdW Heterostructures
• 9 Rotationally Dependent Optoelectrical Properties in vdW Heterostructures
• 10 Interface Imperfection in Mechanically Exfoliated vdW Heterostructures
• 11 Synthetic vdW Heterostructures
• 12 Conclusions

Chapter Six: Advances in 2D Materials for Electronic Devices

• Abstract
• 1 Introduction
• 2 2D Materials in FETs
• 3 2D Materials in Logic Circuits
• 4 2D Materials in RF Applications
• 5 Novel Devices and Operating Mechanisms
• 6 Conclusions and Perspectives
• Acknowledgments

Chapter Seven: Black Phosphorus-Based Nanodevices

• Abstract
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Isolation of Ultrathin Black Phosphorus
• 3 Thickness-Dependent Band Gap
• 4 In-Plane Anisotropic Electrical, Mechanical, and Optical Properties
• 5 Nanodevices Based on Black Phosphorus
• 6 Future Challenges: Isolation and Stability
• 7 Summary
• Acknowledgments

2D Materials contains the latest information on the current frontier of nanotechnology, the thinnest form of materials to ever occur in nature. A little over 10 years ago, this was a completely unknown area, not thought to exist. However, since then, graphene has been isolated and acclaimed, and a whole other class of atomically thin materials, dominated by surface effects and showing completely unexpected and extraordinary properties has been created.

This book is ideal for a variety of readers, including those seeking a high-level overview or a very detailed and critical analysis. No nanotechnologist can currently overlook this new class of materials.

• Presents one of the first detailed books on this subject of nanotechnology
• Contains contributions from a great line-up of authoritative contributors that bring together theory and experiments
• Ideal for a variety of readers, including those seeking a high-level overview or a very detailed and critical analysis

From graduate students to senior researchers and technologists who need or want to come up to speed with the latest advances in 2D materials