A class of high-mobility layered nanomaterials by design

doi:10.1016/j.jmst.2023.04.059

Abstract

Abstract: Design of materials with particular functional properties is indispensable albeit very challenging. Chemical and structural analogies can be helpful in this endeavor, especially when a particular combination of properties is sought after. Our aim is to bundle together 3 characteristics: high carrier mobility, magnetism, and scalability to nanomaterials in the form of a film - such a combination is particularly advantageous for spintronics. Here, inspired by recent studies of MAl₂Si₂ and related compounds, we develop magnetic EuAl₂Ge₂ and non-magnetic SrAl₂Ge₂ nanomaterials with high carrier mobility. Topotactic syntheses employing sacrificial 2D templates result in epitaxial films of MAl₂Ge₂ seamlessly integrated with germanium. The syntheses are followed by a study of the atomic structure, magnetic and electron transport properties. In particular, the films demonstrate high carrier mobility, exceeding 10,000 cm² V^-1 s^-1 in the case of EuAl₂Ge₂, making the materials appealing for applications. Taken together, MAl₂Ge₂ and MAl₂Si₂ form a class of high-mobility layered nanomaterials.

Key words: High carrier mobility, Magnetism, SrAl₂Ge₂, EuAl₂Ge₂, Germanium

Dmitry V. Averyanov, IvanS. Sokolov, OlegE. Parfenov, AlexanderN. Taldenkov, Oleg A. Kondratev, Andrey M. Tokmache v, Vyacheslav G. Storchak. A class of high-mobility layered nanomaterials by design[J]. J. Mater. Sci. Technol., 2023, 164: 179-187.

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