Advances in 2D Materials for Electronic Devices

Abstract The emergence of graphene as a viable active material for electronic applications has sparked an explosion of research studying the fundamental electrical performance of it and other two-dimensional (2D) materials. As transistors continue to shrink in size, layered 2D materials, such as graphene, phosphorene, and the transition metal dichalcogenides, can fulfill the role as the active channel without the limitations primarily found with silicon. This discussion strives to provide an overview of the emerging research into the electrical behavior of 2D materials from simple field-effect transistors to state-of-the-art integrated circuits and devices. Experimental testing considerations and circuit design issues involving 2D material-based devices are also examined. The potential to harness 2D materials for digital logic circuits, radio frequency applications, and other novice device concepts is explored.