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Physics, Applied
Qingyun Wu et al.
Summary: The study shows that bandgap engineering of bilayer MoSi2N4 and WSi2N4 can be effectively achieved through strain and external electric field. Strain can lead to a transition from an indirect bandgap to a direct bandgap, while an electric field can cause a semiconductor to metal transition.
APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiu Chen et al.
Summary: The new 2D MA(2)Z(4) materials exhibit diverse properties and potential in terms of dynamic stability, electronic properties, and surface reactivity, showing promise for applications such as electronics, spintronics, and catalysts.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiali Wang et al.
Summary: This study investigated the electronic and optical properties of MoSTe/MoGe2N4 vdWH under different configurations and found that it exhibits both semimetal and direct band gap semiconductor behaviors. The absorption coefficient of MoSTe/MoGe2N4 vdWH significantly increases compared to the two monolayers, and its electronic structure and absorption coefficient can be manipulated by applying biaxial strains and changing interlayer distances. MoSTe/MoGe2N4 vdWH is considered as an excellent candidate for high-performance optoelectronic devices.
Article
Physics, Applied
Junsheng Huang et al.
Summary: This study presents first-principles quantum-transport simulations on the performance limits of n- and p-type sub-5-nm monolayer MoSi2N4 MOSFETs. The results show that the on-state current in MoSi2N4 MOSFETs can be effectively controlled by gate and underlap length, as well as doping concentration. The optimized on-state currents for n-type devices meet the requirements of both high-performance and low-power applications according to the International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors (ITRS).
PHYSICAL REVIEW APPLIED
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Rui Chen et al.
Summary: Fluorinated MoSi2N4 demonstrated stable structure and varied optical properties, with increased light absorption and transmittance after fluorination. The facile fluorination process allows for property adjustment, expanding MoSi2N4 applications in electronics, optoelectronics, and photocatalysis.
RESULTS IN PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaodong Zhou et al.
Summary: This study proposes a general scheme for realizing topological magneto-valley phase transitions and investigates the sign change of valley-dependent Berry phase effects using valley-half-semiconducting VSi2N4 as an example. By manipulating external factors such as biaxial strain, electric field, and correlation effects, it leads to quantized versions of valley anomalous transport phenomena, providing insights for controlling valley degree of freedom and potential applications in multifunctional quantum devices in valleytronics and spintronics.
NPJ COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Physics, Applied
A. Bafekry et al.
Summary: A two-dimensional MoSi2N4 (MSN) structure has been successfully synthesized, and its monolayer and bilayer have been studied for their structural, electronic, and optical properties using density functional theory calculations. The research shows that the MSN-2L exhibits varied bandgap, conductivity, and optical response under different E-field and strain conditions, making it a promising material for electro-mechanical and UV opto-mechanical devices.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Nguyen T. T. Binh et al.
Summary: In this study, ultra-thin van der Waals heterostructures were constructed between graphene and a new 2D Janus MoGeSiN4 material to investigate their interfacial electronic properties and tunable Schottky barriers. The results showed that the graphene/MoGeSiN4 heterostructures have high carrier mobility, making them suitable for high-speed nanoelectronic devices. Depending on the stacking patterns, either an n-type or a p-type Schottky contact is formed at the interface, which can be transformed under strain engineering and electric field.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Avijeet Ray et al.
Summary: In this study, first-principles calculations were conducted on the monolayer MoSi2N4 to analyze the effects of N and Si vacancies on electronic structure and magnetism. It was found that N vacancies are more favorable than Si vacancies, and can be used for engineering the work function.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Wanying Li et al.
Summary: Superconductivity, an ordered phase of electronic state discovered in 1911, has been a fascinating topic in modern physics. Recent advances in sample fabrication have greatly promoted research in superconductivity, especially in the field of two-dimensional materials, where 2D Ising superconductors have sparked immense interests. These unconventional 2D Ising superconductors hold promise in engineering topological superconductivity and investigation of quantum computing.
MATERIALS TODAY PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bohayra Mortazavi et al.
Summary: The study reveals that CrC2N4, MoC2N4, and WC2N4 monolayers are semiconductors with desirable thermal, dynamical, and mechanical stability. CrC2N4 monolayer exhibits excellent absorption of visible light, along with incredibly high elastic modulus and tensile strength.
MATERIALS TODAY ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lei Wang et al.
Summary: Researchers have proposed a method to construct MA(2)Z(4) monolayers with a septuple-atomic-layer structure, predicting 72 compounds that are thermodynamically and dynamically stable with diverse electronic properties. Among the predicted compounds, some exhibit topological nontriviality, ferromagnetic semiconductor behavior, Ising superconductivity, or unique spin-valley properties, providing a promising avenue for further experimental exploration.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Physics, Condensed Matter
Xiaoshu Guo et al.
Summary: This study predicts Janus MSiGeN4 (M = Zr and Hf) monolayers from beta-MA(2)Z(4), which exhibit dynamic, mechanical and thermal stabilities. These monolayers are indirect band-gap semiconductors and show nonmonotonic behavior in energy gap with biaxial strain. The potential applications include piezoelectric properties and photocatalytic applications.
JOURNAL OF SEMICONDUCTORS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bohayra Mortazavi et al.
Summary: The MA(2)Z(4) nanosheets exhibit superior stability, mechanical properties, electronic properties, and thermal conductivity. In particular, WSi2N4, CrSi2N4, and MoSi2N4 demonstrate the highest piezoelectric coefficients among all known 2D materials, highlighting their potential for applications in nanoelectronics, optoelectronics, energy storage/conversion, and thermal management systems.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yanmei Zang et al.
Summary: The study found that introducing N vacancies in 2D MSi2N4 can significantly enhance its hydrogen evolution reaction catalytic activity, especially in 2D WSi2N4, N vacancies can yield a hydrogen adsorption Gibbs free energy superior to that of Pt. By introducing specific atoms, the HER activity of 2D MSi2N4 can be significantly triggered, providing new insights for designing more efficient HER catalysts.
PHYSICAL REVIEW MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yadong Yu et al.
Summary: This study explores novel Janus structures based on the two-dimensional material MoSi2N4, which exhibit excellent stability and potential in photocatalytic applications. By constructing Janus structures, the separation of photoexcited electrons and holes is enhanced, altering the band alignment and providing driving force for water redox reactions. Surface N vacancy effectively reduces energy demand, allowing for a self-sustained catalytic process under light conditions.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yan Yin et al.
Summary: The lattice thermal conductivity of the newly synthesized 2D MoSi2N4 family was analyzed using ab initio phonon Boltzmann transport calculations. It was found that MoSi2N4 showed anomalous behavior in terms of thermal conductivity compared to other elements within the same group, deviating from the classic rule proposed by Slack.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Physics, Applied
Md Rakibul Karim Akanda et al.
Summary: The recent demonstration of MoSi2N4 has sparked interest in two-dimensional materials, including monolayers with ferromagnetic and semiconducting properties. Calculations have shown that the Curie temperatures of VSi2P4 and VSi2N4 are above room temperature.
APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yi Ding et al.
Summary: This study systematically explores the structural stability and electronic properties of 4d/5d MSi2N4 nanosheets, revealing 12 stable nanosheets with versatile behaviors. The identified nanosheets show promising potential for applications in electronics, spintronics, and valleytronics.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chao-chao Jian et al.
Summary: The 2D MoSi2N4 material shows high optical absorption efficiency, especially in the visible region. Tensile strain significantly increases the lifetime and mean free path of photogenerated carriers, leading to excellent optoelectronic properties.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yibo Liu et al.
Summary: Through first-principles calculations, promising valley-contrasting physics is identified in single-layer CrSi2N4 and CrSi2P4, where significant valley spin splitting is observed, leading to the coexistence of spin and valley Hall effects.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Cuong Nguyen et al.
Summary: The study investigates the structural and electronic features of the BP/MoGe2N4 heterostructure, showing its multiple structurally stable stacking configurations and direct band gap semiconductor properties with type-II band alignment. It demonstrates the potential for modulating band gap and alignment with an external electric field and vertical strain, as well as enhancing optical absorption in both visible-light and ultraviolet regions, suggesting strong potential for solar cell applications.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuyan Liu et al.
Summary: The study introduces a new family of 2D MA(2)Z(4) materials and identifies seven stable and highly active monolayers with potential as hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) catalysts. The study also establishes the criteria for identifying novel HER catalysts based on the lowest unoccupied state energy (E-LUS) of the MA(2)Z(4) basal plane.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Qingfang Li et al.
Summary: In this study, first-principles calculations were performed to investigate the mechanical properties of monolayer MoSi2N4, revealing its remarkable elastic moduli and ideal tensile strengths compared to monolayer MoS2. The critical strains and failure mechanisms of MoSi2N4 are found to exhibit interesting similarities and differences when compared to MoS2.
PHYSICA E-LOW-DIMENSIONAL SYSTEMS & NANOSTRUCTURES
(2021)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Mohaddeseh Norouzi Azizabad et al.
Summary: The study investigates the electronic and excitonic optical properties of the newly synthesized two-dimensional material WSi2N4. Results show that WSi2N4 monolayer is a semiconductor with an indirect band gap, and exhibits stable excitonic states at room temperature, making it a promising candidate for optoelectronic applications.
Article
Instruments & Instrumentation
Kai Li et al.
Summary: Novel sensors, pressure sensors and strain sensors, were fabricated using the same materials and similar processes with high sensitivity and broad working range. The sensors can detect human activities such as breathing and wrist pulsing, making them suitable for wearable electronic devices for human health monitoring.
SMART MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Huiqin Zhao et al.
Summary: Research on the application of two-dimensional MA(2)Z(4) materials as transistor channel materials is lacking, however, experimental and computational studies have shown that WGe2N4 may be a competitive alternative that meets high-performance requirements.
ACS APPLIED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Rajibul Islam et al.
Summary: By using first-principles modeling, this study investigates the spin-dependent electronic structures of MSi2Z4 (M = Mo or W, Z = N or As) materials, revealing intriguing properties such as large spin-split states and 100% spin polarization in monolayer MSi2N4. Additionally, it is found that spin polarization can be induced in bilayer materials via an external electric field.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Luo Yan et al.
Summary: This study investigates the superconducting properties of single-layer transition metal di-nitrides, and proposes enhancement strategies through surface passivation and light atom substitution. The findings provide insights into tuning superconductivity and suggest a promising pathway for next-generation nanoelectronics with 2D superconductors.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhenwei Wang et al.
Summary: In this study, the electronic properties of monolayer MoSi2N4 were theoretically investigated through first-principles calculations and symmetry analyses. The spin-orbital coupling and horizontal mirror symmetry were found to play crucial roles in determining the band splitting and spin polarization of the material. A three-band tight-binding model was developed to describe the low-energy quasiparticle states of monolayer MoSi2N4, which showed a consistent plasmon mode with the results of first-principles calculations. This model provides a foundation for future theoretical and numerical investigations in the MoSi2N4 family materials, paving the way for potential applications in spintronics and plasmonics.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaotian Sun et al.
Summary: The newly synthesized 2D MoSi2N4 material shows promising performance, potentially serving as an alternative to traditional MoS2 to extend Moore's law beyond the sub-5 nm scale.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
D. K. Pham
Summary: Van der Waals heterostructures based on 2D layered materials show promise in designing optoelectronic devices and improving charge injection efficiency, especially when incorporating graphene contacts, which can alter contact types and reduce Schottky barriers.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Si Li et al.
Summary: Electronic correlations can drive 2D transition metal compounds into various interesting ground states with rich magnetic, topological, and valley features. The existence of a quantum anomalous Hall insulator phase and intrinsic valley polarization for electrons in certain phases, which can be switched by reversing the magnetization direction, provide new perspectives for spintronic and valleytronic applications based on these materials.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiangyu Feng et al.
Summary: Single-layer VSi2P4 demonstrates valley-related multiple Hall effect and spontaneous valley polarization. Under external strain, it can exhibit the long-sought valley-polarized quantum anomalous Hall effect.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaolin Cai et al.
Summary: A two-dimensional vertical MoSe2/MoSi2N4 vdWH with excellent electronic and optical properties has been designed. The vdWH responds well to strain and external electric fields, showing transitions between different bandgap characteristics. This vdWH can enhance the performance of MoSe2 MLs in optoelectronic devices and expand the application of MoSi2N4 MLs.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yao Luo et al.
Summary: This study systematically evaluated the catalytic performance of a series of MSi2N4 monolayers in the electrochemical N-2 reduction reaction through density functional theory calculations, and identified TiSi2N4 and TaSi2N4 as highly potential and promising electrocatalysts. Thorough NRR mechanism investigations showed that the NRR process proceeds via a Mars-van Krevelen mechanism, with calculated limiting potentials of -0.41 and -0.46 V for TiSi2N4 and TaSi2N4, respectively.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Meng Tian et al.
Summary: This study identifies a two-dimensional layered nitridosilicate, SnSi2N4, with hexagonal structure, demonstrating its thermodynamic stability, dynamic stability, semiconducting behavior, high absorption of ultraviolet light, and chemical stability in aqueous solution. The material exhibits promising properties for various applications, such as in optoelectronics and environmental protection.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tingting Zhong et al.
Summary: The model of sliding ferroelectricity proposed by researchers has been experimentally confirmed in a series of two-dimensional van der Waals bilayers and multilayers. They have explored a combination of high-mobility semiconductors and ferroelectricity with relatively high polarizations, aiming to achieve efficient computing-in-memory and energy harvesting.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
San-Dong Guo et al.
Summary: The study introduces a Janus monolayer SrAlGaSe4 with piezoelectric properties, showing a transition from normal insulator to topological insulator under biaxial strain, leading to the formation of a piezoelectric quantum spin Hall insulator. The research demonstrates that the nontrivial band topology of SrAlGaSe4 monolayer can be maintained within the strain range of 1.01 to 1.16, with coexisting piezoelectricity and topological orders.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Han Zhang et al.
Summary: Research shows that monolayer MoS2 FETs with 5 nm gate length perform well in low-power applications but poorly in high-performance devices. After the introduction of negative capacitance dielectric layer, ML MoS2 p-DGFETs can meet the requirements for LP applications until the gate length scales down to 3 nm.
ACS APPLIED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lei Kang et al.
Summary: The study found that differences in structural details of MoSi2N4 may lead to differences in second harmonic generation intensity and response to strain. Second harmonic generation can be used as a simple technique to identify the structural details of this system. Additionally, the study investigated the strain-regulation mechanism of MoSi2N4 derivatives, including anomalous SHG responses under strain for certain derivatives, which differ from other known 2D materials. These findings hold significance for nonlinear optics and optoelectronics research in this novel 2D material system.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bowen Li et al.
Summary: A novel 2D family, MSi2CxN4-x, has been designed based on density-functional theory, with stable monolayers found to exhibit tunable magnetic and electronic properties depending on the arrangement of carbon atoms. This finding suggests that the physical properties of 2D systems can be engineered through compositional and structural adjustments, offering guidance for the development of novel 2D materials with tailored properties for diverse applications.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
A. Bafekry et al.
Summary: The study investigates the structural, electronic, and optical properties of the MoS2/MoSi2N4 heterostructure, finding that it has a smaller indirect bandgap and lower work function compared to individual monolayers. The heterostructure can enhance light absorption in both the ultraviolet and visible regions. The refractive index behavior of the HTS is described as a cumulative effect of the individual effects of the MoSi2N4 and MoS2 monolayers.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Khang D. Pham et al.
Summary: Graphene-based van der Waals (vdW) heterostructures with weak vdW interactions can maintain the intrinsic electronic properties of graphene and TMN monolayers. The studied GR/MGN and GR/MSN heterostructures exhibit different types of Schottky contacts, and the transformation between contact types can be achieved through electric gating.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jian Zeng et al.
Summary: Successful design and systematic study of a type-II heterojunction C2N/MoSi2N4 shows thermodynamic stability and excellent photocatalytic performance. The heterojunction displays good interface electronic properties, large interlayer charge transfer, and visible light response, paving the way for potential application in the field of photocatalytic water splitting.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
San-Dong Guo et al.
Summary: Janus two-dimensional (2D) materials with unique properties have been predicted and experimentally verified in a new 2D MA(2)Z(4) family. The predicted MSiGeN4 (M = Mo and W) monolayers exhibit stability and interesting properties, enriching the field of 2D materials research.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jia-Shu Yang et al.
Summary: This study systematically investigated the electronic properties and nonlinear optical response of MA(2)Z(4) using a hybrid HSE06 functional, revealing the impact of different component substitutions on lattice constants and the second-harmonic generation responses of various MA(2)Z(4) composites.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Haoqiang Ai et al.
Summary: The centimeter-scale MoSi2N4 monolayer has been successfully synthesized and shown to exhibit high mobility as a semiconductor. MoSi2N4 and its analogues, MoSi2P4 and MoSi2As4, are potential 2D materials for valleytronics with unique spin-valley coupling properties. Intrinsic inversion symmetry breaking and strong spin-orbital coupling in the inequivalent valleys contribute to valley-contrasting transport properties and optical selection rules, with potential applications in strain-tunable valleytronics.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chen Yang et al.
Summary: This study predicts that monolayer MoSi2N4 and its derivative MoSi2As4 may exhibit valley-contrasting properties that can be described by a three-band low-power Hamiltonian. These materials have the potential applications in valleytronic devices, especially in multiple information processing, marking a theoretical advance in the field.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hongxia Zhong et al.
Summary: This study systematically investigates the effect of vertical strain on the electronic structure of bilayer materials, and reveals that under a certain compressive strain, semiconductor materials can transition to metallic materials due to energy shifts of electronic states. Similar transitions are observed in other strained bilayers, showing potential for strain-induced engineering of electronic properties.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qirui Cui et al.
Summary: Materials like the VSi2N4 monolayer exhibit ferromagnetism, semiconductor properties, and valley-contrasting physics, making them potential candidates for spintronic and valleytronic applications. Under specific conditions, these materials can achieve valley polarization and display anomalous valley Hall effects.
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