Graphene nano-heterostructures for quantum devices. Issue 7 (September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bischoff, D.; Eich, M.; Varlet, A.; Simonet, P.; Overweg, H.C.; Ensslin, K.; Ihn, T.
• Is Part Of: Materials today. Volume 19:Issue 7(2016:Sep.)
• Page Start: 375
• Page End: 381
• Publication Date: 2016-09
• Subjects: Materials science -- Periodicals; Metallurgy -- Periodicals; Metal-work -- Periodicals; Biomedical and Dental Materials -- Periodicals; Manufactured Materials -- Periodicals; Metals -- Periodicals; 620.11
• DOI: 10.1016/j.mattod.2016.02.021
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1369-7021

Abstract

Abstract : Ten years ago, the exfoliation of graphene started the field of layered two-dimensional materials. Today, there is a huge variety of two-dimensional materials available for both research and applications. The different dimensionality compared to their bulk relatives is responsible for a wealth of novel properties of these layered two-dimensional materials. The true strength of two-dimensional materials is however the possibility to stack different layers on top of each other to engineer new heterostructures with specifically tailored properties. Known as van-der-Waals heterostructures, they enable the experimental observation of a variety of new phenomena. By patterning the individual layers laterally into nanostructures, additional functionality can be added to the devices. This review provides a glimpse at the future opportunities offered by van-der-Waals stacked nanodevices.