Computational discovery of metallic MBenes for two-dimensional semiconductor contacts approaching the quantum limit
Abstract The realization of ultralow-resistance contacts in two-dimensional semiconductors such as transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) is pivotal for advancing transistor scaling toward the end of technology roadmap. In this work, by means of high-throughput first-principles calculations, we ide...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2025-05-01
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| Series: | npj Computational Materials |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41524-025-01640-3 |
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| Summary: | Abstract The realization of ultralow-resistance contacts in two-dimensional semiconductors such as transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) is pivotal for advancing transistor scaling toward the end of technology roadmap. In this work, by means of high-throughput first-principles calculations, we identify that highly stable two-dimensional metallic MBenes with large abundance of density of states are potential for achieving low-resistance MBene-TMD contacts at the quantum limit. We reveal that local built-in electric field at MBene-MoS2 interfaces driven by interfacial polarization enables tunable band shift of MoS2 channel, which allows for obtaining p-type Ohmic contact. The strong van der Waals interactions between MBenes and MoS2 induces a delicate balance between the Fermi-level pinning and carrier tunneling efficiency, resulting in ultralow contact resistance down to 41.6 Ω μm. The contact performance of screened Nb2BO2-MoS2 and Nb2B(OH)2-MoS2 junctions can be competed with previous records using semimetals Sb and Bi as the contacts of MoS2 devices. |
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| ISSN: | 2057-3960 |