An atomistic model for the charge distribution in layered MoS2

Abstract

We present an atomistic model for predicting the distribution of doping electric charges in layered molybdenum disulfide (MoS${}_2$). This model mimics the charge around each ion as a net Gaussian-spatially-distributed charge plus an induced dipole, and is able to predict the distribution of doping charges in layered MoS${}_2$ in a self-consistent scheme. The profiles of doping charges in monolayer MoS${}_2$ flakes computed by this charge-dipole model are in good agreement with those obtained by density-functional-theory calculations. Using this model, we quantitatively predict the charge enhancement effect in MoS${}_2$ monolayer nanoribbons, with which strong ionic charge-localization effects are shown.

arXiv comment18 pages, 7 figures

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