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Feng X, Bu K, Liu T, Guo S, Sun Z, Fu T, Xu Y, Liu K, Yang S, Zhao Y, Li H, Lü X, Zhai T. Giant Tunability of Charge Transport in 2D Inorganic Molecular Crystals by Pressure Engineering. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202217238. [PMID: 36461902 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202217238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
Abstract
The unique intermolecular van der Waals force in emerging two-dimensional inorganic molecular crystals (2DIMCs) endows them with highly tunable structures and properties upon applying external stimuli. Using high pressure to modulate the intermolecular bonding, here we reveal the highly tunable charge transport behavior in 2DIMCs for the first time, from an insulator to a semiconductor. As pressure increases, 2D α-Sb2 O3 molecular crystal undergoes three isostructural transitions, and the intermolecular bonding enhances gradually, which results in a considerably decreased band gap by 25 % and a greatly enhanced charge transport. Impressively, the in situ resistivity measurement of the α-Sb2 O3 flake shows a sharp drop by 5 orders of magnitude in 0-3.2 GPa. This work sheds new light on the manipulation of charge transport in 2DIMCs and is of great significance for promoting the fundamental understanding and potential applications of 2DIMCs in advanced modern technologies.
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Affiliation(s)
- Xin Feng
- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- Center for High Pressure Science and Technology Advanced Research (HPSTAR), Shanghai, 201203, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- Center for High Pressure Science and Technology Advanced Research (HPSTAR), Shanghai, 201203, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- Center for High Pressure Science and Technology Advanced Research (HPSTAR), Shanghai, 201203, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- Center for High Pressure Science and Technology Advanced Research (HPSTAR), Shanghai, 201203, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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Liu K, Liu L, Zhai T. Emerging Two-Dimensional Inorganic Molecular Crystals: The Concept and Beyond. J Phys Chem Lett 2022; 13:2173-2179. [PMID: 35230116 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.1c04213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
The concept of two-dimensional (2D) inorganic molecular crystals (IMCs) was first introduced by Zhai and coauthors in 2019. In contrast to the layered structures of graphene-like 2D materials, 2D IMCs consist of tiny inorganic molecules bonded together through all-around van der Waals (vdW) interactions. Their structural peculiarities lead to some special behaviors and appealing properties in their synthesis and applications. In this Perspective, we first introduce the concept of 2D IMCs and present the very first synthesis of 2D IMCs using a surface-passivated growth approach. The special intermolecular effects between the inorganic molecules are also summarized. In addition, because of its molecular structure, a vdW film of IMCs can be facilely fabricated, which exhibits appealing potential in integrated 2D devices. More importantly, we give a general outlook for the further development of 2D IMCs with the goal of attracting more attention to this emerging research frontier.
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- Kailang Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, P.R. China
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