Emerging Two-dimensional Group IV Chalcogenides as Building Blocks for Advanced Infrared Photodetector

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the potential of newly synthesized 2D Te-Si-Si-Te monolayers in infrared photodetector applications.
• Synthesized two-dimensional Te-Si-Si-Te monolayer with a hexagonal lattice structure.
• Utilized density functional theory (DFT) to analyze properties.
• Evaluated optical and electronic characteristics relevant to infrared applications.
• The synthesized monolayer exhibits promising infrared absorption features.
• The electronic structure suggests efficient charge transport properties.
• Predictions indicate high sensitivity for infrared photodetection.