Evaluating the exfoliation of two-dimensional materials with a Green's function surface model

Abstract

Previous methods for the evaluation of the exfoliation of two-dimensional (2D) layered materials have drawbacks in computational efficiency and are unable to describe cases with semi-infinite substrates. Based on a Green's function surface (GFS) model, here we develop a new approach to efficiently determine the tendency of exfoliation of 2D materials from their bulk crystals or semi-infinite substrates. By constructing appropriate surface configurations, we may calculate the exfoliation energy more precisely and quickly than the traditional way with the slab model. Furthermore, the GFS approach can provide angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES) of surface systems for direct comparison with experimental data. Our findings indicate that the GFS approach is powerful for studies of 2D materials and various surface problems.

6 pages, 5 figures

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