Growth of 2D black phosphorus film from chemical vapor deposition

Phosphorene, a novel 2D material isolated from bulk black phosphorus (BP), is an intrinsic p-type material with a variable bandgap for a variety of applications. However, these applications are limited by the inability to isolate large films of phosphorene. Here we present an in situ chemical vapor deposition type approach that demonstrates progress towards growth of large area 2D BP with average areas >3 mu m(2) and thicknesses representing samples around four layers and thicker samples with average areas > 100 mu m(2). Transmission electron microscopy and Raman spectroscopy have confirmed successful growth of 2D BP from red phosphorus.