Environmental, Thermal, and Electrical Susceptibility of Black Phosphorus Field Effect Transistors

Abstract

Atomic layers of black phosphorus (P) isolated from its layered bulk make a new two-dimensional (2D) semiconducting crystal with sizable direct bandgap, high carrier mobility, and promises for 2D electronics and optoelectronics. However, the integrity of black P crystal could be susceptible to a number of environmental variables and processes, resulting in degradation in device performance even before the device optical image suggests so. Here, we perform a systematic study of the environmental effects on black P electronic devices through continued measurements over a month under a number of controlled conditions, including ambient light, air, and humidity, and identify evolution of device performance under each condition. We further examine effects of thermal and electrical treatments on inducing morphology and, performance changes and failure modes in black P devices. The results suggest that procedures well established for nanodevices in other 2D materials may not directly apply to black P devices, and improved procedures need to be devised to attain stable device operation.

in Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology B (2015)

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