Electron-doping-induced destabilization of the dimerized insulating state in monolayer IrTe 2

Key Points

• This research investigates how electron doping affects the dimerized insulating state in monolayer IrTe2.
• Experimental evaluation of electron-doping levels
• Characterization of electronic phases in monolayer materials
• Assessment of phase stability under perturbations
• Electron doping leads to destabilization of the dimerized insulating state in monolayer IrTe2, suggesting a shift in electronic phases.
• Identified critical doping levels at which phase transitions occur, with significant implications for material functionality.