One-dimensional semiconductor nanostructures grown on two-dimensional nanomaterials for flexible device applications

This Perspective presents a review of current research activities on one-dimensional (1D) semiconductor nanostructures grown on two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials for flexible electronic and optoelectronic device applications. For hybrid-dimensional nanostructures, 1D nanostructures exhibit excellent material characteristics, including high carrier mobility and radiative recombination rate as well as long-term stability, while 2D layers show good optical transparency, mechanical flexibility, and electrical characteristics. Accordingly, the versatile and fascinating properties of 1D nanostructures grown on 2D layers enable the fabrication of high-performance optoelectronic and electronic devices even in transferable, flexible, or stretchable forms. We initially present a variety of 1D/2D hybrid nanostructures and their preparation methods, followed by a discussion of techniques for fabricating aligned 1D nanostructure arrays on 2D layers and their heterostructures. Furthermore, we discuss a wide range of devices based on the 1D/2D hybrid nanostructures. These devices include light-emitting devices, photodetectors, transistors, and pressure sensors. Several important issues, including 1D/2D junction properties and device fabrication processes for device applications, are also addressed. We conclude with personal remarks on the issues and perspectives for research on 1D/2D hybrid nanostructures for more sophisticated device applications. (c) 2021 Author(s). All article content, except where otherwise noted, is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).

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This Perspective provides a review of current research activities on one-dimensional semiconductor nanostructures grown on two-dimensional nanomaterials for flexible electronic and optoelectronic device applications. The combination of excellent material characteristics of 1D nanostructures and good properties of 2D layers holds great potential for a wide range of applications in optoelectronics and electronics.