scholarly journals Anisotropic magneto-optical absorption and linear dichroism in two-dimensional semi-Dirac electron systems

2021 ◽  
Vol 104 (23) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoying Zhou ◽  
Wang Chen ◽  
Xianzhe Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Optical Absorption ◽  
Linear Dichroism ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Electron Systems ◽  
Dirac Electron

Pathway Complexity in the Stacking of Imine-linked Macrocycles Related to Two-Dimensional Covalent Organic Frameworks

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shiwei Wang ◽  
Anton Chavez ◽  
Simil Thomas ◽  
Hong Li ◽  
Nathan C. Flanders ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Temperature Dependence ◽  
Structural Similarity ◽  
Discrete Models ◽  
Side Chains ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Assembly Process ◽  
Covalent Organic Frameworks ◽  
Electron Systems ◽  
Monomer Structure ◽  
Kinetic Traps

This work reports on the assembly of imine-linked macrocycles that serve as models of two-dimensional covalent organic frameworks (2D COFs). Interlayer interactions play an important role in the formation of 2D COFs, yet the effect of monomer structure on COF formation, crystallinity, and susceptibility to exfoliation are not well understood. For example, monomers with both electron-rich and electron-poor π-electron systems have been proposed to strengthen interlayer inter-actions and improve crystallinity. Here we probe these effects by studying the stacking behavior of imine-linked macrocycles that represent discrete models of 2D COFs. <div><br></div><div>Specifically, macrocycles based on terephthaldehyde (PDA) or 2,5-dimethoxyterephthaldehyde (DMPDA) stack upon cooling molecularly dissolved solutions. Both macrocycles assemble cooperatively with similar ΔHe values of -97 kJ/mol and -101 kJ/mol, respectively, although the DMPDA macrocycle assembly process showed a more straightforward temperature dependence. Circular dichroism spectroscopy performed on macrocycles bearing chiral side chains revealed a helix reversion process for the PDA macrocycles that was not observed for the DMPDA macrocycles. <br></div><div><br></div><div>Given the structural similarity of these monomers, these findings demonstrate that the stacking processes associated with nanotubes derived from these macrocycles, as well as for the corresponding COFs, are complex and susceptible to kinetic traps, casting doubt on the relevance of thermodynamic arguments for improving materials quality. <br></div>

scholarly journals Ambient-pressure Dirac electron system in the quasi-two-dimensional molecular conductor α−(BETS)2I3

2021 ◽  
Vol 103 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shunsuke Kitou ◽  
Takao Tsumuraya ◽  
Hikaru Sawahata ◽  
Fumiyuki Ishii ◽  
Ko-ichi Hiraki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ambient Pressure ◽  
Electron System ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Molecular Conductor ◽  
Dirac Electron

scholarly journals Novel Two-Dimensional Layered MoSi2Z4 (Z = P, As): New Promising Optoelectronic Materials

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 559
Author(s):  
Hui Yao ◽  
Chao Zhang ◽  
Qiang Wang ◽  
Jianwei Li ◽  
Yunjin Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Absorption ◽  
Incident Light ◽  
Optoelectronic Devices ◽  
Large Family ◽  
Middle Layer ◽  
Optoelectronic Device ◽  
First Principles Calculation ◽  
Polarization Angle ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Conducting Materials

Very recently, two new two-dimensional (2D) layered semi-conducting materials MoSi2N4 and WSi2N4 were successfully synthesized in experiments, and a large family of these two 2D materials, namely MA2Z4, was also predicted theoretically (Science, 369, 670 (2020)). Motivated by this exciting family, in this work, we systematically investigate the mechanical, electronic and optical properties of monolayer and bilayer MoSi2P4 and MoSi2As4 by using the first-principles calculation method. Numerical results indicate that both monolayer and bilayer MoSi2Z4 (Z = P, As) present good structural stability, isotropic mechanical parameters, moderate bandgap, favorable carrier mobilities, remarkable optical absorption, superior photon responsivity and external quantum efficiency. Especially, due to the wave-functions of band edges dominated by d orbital of the middle-layer Mo atoms are screened effectively, the bandgap and optical absorption hardly depend on the number of layers, providing an added convenience in the experimental fabrication of few-layer MoSi2Z4-based electronic and optoelectronic devices. We also build a monolayer MoSi2Z4-based 2D optoelectronic device, and quantitatively evaluate the photocurrent as a function of energy and polarization angle of the incident light. Our investigation verifies the excellent performance of a few-layer MoSi2Z4 and expands their potential application in nanoscale electronic and optoelectronic devices.

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