High-Pressure Synthesis and Characterization of $\beta$-GeSe - A Semiconductor with Six-Rings in an Uncommon Boat Conformation

Abstract

Two-dimensional materials have significant potential for the development of new devices. Here we report the electronic and structural properties of $\beta$-GeSe, a previously unreported polymorph of GeSe, with a unique crystal structure that displays strong two-dimensional structural features. $\beta$-GeSe is made at high pressure and temperature and is stable under ambient conditions. We compare it to its structural and electronic relatives $\alpha$-GeSe and black phosphorus. The $\beta$ form of GeSe displays a boat conformation for its Ge-Se six-ring, while the previously known $\alpha$ form, and black phosphorus, display the more common chair conformation for their six-rings. Electronic structure calculations indicate that $\beta$-GeSe is a semiconductor, with an approximate bulk band gap of $\Delta \approx$ 0.5 eV, and, in its monolayer form, $\Delta \approx$ 0.9 eV. These values fall between those of $\alpha$-GeSe and black phosphorus, making $\beta$-GeSe a promising candidate for future applications. The resistivity of our $\beta$-GeSe crystals measured in-plane is on the order of $\rho \approx$ 1 $\Omega$cm, while being essentially temperature independent.

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