Journal
MATERIALS
Volume 16, Issue 21, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/ma16217030
Keywords
MOCVD; transition metal dichalcogenide; amorphous carbon; field-effect transistors
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This study reports the large-scale synthesis of molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) thin films, accompanied by the formation of amorphous carbon layers. It confirms the combination of polycrystalline MoS2 with extraneous amorphous carbon layers and demonstrates the transformation of traditional n-type MoS2 into p-type semiconductors due to carbon incorporation. This unexpected behavior expands our understanding of TMDC properties and opens up new avenues for exploring novel device applications.
Acquiring homogeneous and reproducible wafer-scale transition metal dichalcogenide (TMDC) films is crucial for modern electronics. Metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) offers a promising approach for scalable production and large-area integration. However, during MOCVD synthesis, extraneous carbon incorporation due to organosulfur precursor pyrolysis is a persistent concern, and the role of unintentional carbon incorporation remains elusive. Here, we report the large-scale synthesis of molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) thin films, accompanied by the formation of amorphous carbon layers. Using Raman, photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), we confirm how polycrystalline MoS2 combines with extraneous amorphous carbon layers. Furthermore, by fabricating field-effect transistors (FETs) using the carbon-incorporated MoS2 films, we find that traditional n-type MoS2 can transform into p-type semiconductors owing to the incorporation of carbon, a rare occurrence among TMDC materials. This unexpected behavior expands our understanding of TMDC properties and opens up new avenues for exploring novel device applications.
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