Mobility Enhancement in CVD-Grown Monolayer MoS2 Via Patterned Substrate-Induced Nonuniform Straining

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The extraordinary mechanical properties of two-dimensional transition-metal dichalcogenides make them ideal candidates for investigating strain-induced control of various physical properties. Here we explore the role of nonuniform strain in modulating optical, electronic, and transport properties of semiconducting, chemical vapor deposited monolayer MoS2, on periodically nanostructured substrates. A combination of spatially resolved spectroscopic and electronic properties explore and quantify the differential strain distribution and carrier density on a monolayer, as it conformally drapes over the periodic nanostructures. The observed accumulation in electron density at the strained regions is supported by theoretical calculations which form the likely basis for the ensuing ×60 increase in field effect mobility in strained samples. Though spatially nonuniform, the pattern-induced strain is shown to be readily controlled by changing the periodicity of the nanostructures thus providing a robust yet useful macroscopic control on strain and mobility in these systems.
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  • University Grants Commission (184-16/ 2017)
  • Anusandhan National Research Foundation (CRG/2019/004965)
  • British Council (IAPPI 77)
  • Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, India
  • Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram

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