Sliding Disassembly of van der Waals Heterostructures
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| author | Pack, Jordan Falb, Karl V. Ghosh, Sanat Wu, Xuehao Chu, Keng Tou Mesple, Florie Thompson, Ellis Zhang, Zhuquan Gold, Carolin Watanabe, Kenji Taniguchi, Takashi Basov, Dmitri N. Pasupathy, A. N. Yankowitz, Matthew Dean, Cory R. Devarakonda, Aravind |
| author_facet | Pack, Jordan Falb, Karl V. Ghosh, Sanat Wu, Xuehao Chu, Keng Tou Mesple, Florie Thompson, Ellis Zhang, Zhuquan Gold, Carolin Watanabe, Kenji Taniguchi, Takashi Basov, Dmitri N. Pasupathy, A. N. Yankowitz, Matthew Dean, Cory R. Devarakonda, Aravind |
| contents | Many recent advances in our understanding of two-dimensional (2D) electron systems stem from van der Waals (vdW) heterostructures. The assembly process relies on the weak bonding across interfaces between layered vdW compounds, making it possible to construct exceptionally clean heterostructures from chemically and structurally distinct materials - a challenging task for traditional thin-film growth techniques. Here we demonstrate an additional, dynamic degree of freedom afforded by vdW interfaces, wherein we use microstructured polymer stamps to disassemble and reconfigure vdW heterostructures by sliding. We apply this technique to alter the dielectric environment of monolayer graphene, perform scanning tunneling microscopy on semiconducting and air-sensitive monolayers, and manipulate strain-sensitive moiré materials. Together these demonstrations suggest a new paradigm for assembling and dynamically modifying van der Waals heterostructures, with the potential to reveal new insights into 2D electron systems. |
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| spellingShingle | Sliding Disassembly of van der Waals Heterostructures Pack, Jordan Falb, Karl V. Ghosh, Sanat Wu, Xuehao Chu, Keng Tou Mesple, Florie Thompson, Ellis Zhang, Zhuquan Gold, Carolin Watanabe, Kenji Taniguchi, Takashi Basov, Dmitri N. Pasupathy, A. N. Yankowitz, Matthew Dean, Cory R. Devarakonda, Aravind Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics Many recent advances in our understanding of two-dimensional (2D) electron systems stem from van der Waals (vdW) heterostructures. The assembly process relies on the weak bonding across interfaces between layered vdW compounds, making it possible to construct exceptionally clean heterostructures from chemically and structurally distinct materials - a challenging task for traditional thin-film growth techniques. Here we demonstrate an additional, dynamic degree of freedom afforded by vdW interfaces, wherein we use microstructured polymer stamps to disassemble and reconfigure vdW heterostructures by sliding. We apply this technique to alter the dielectric environment of monolayer graphene, perform scanning tunneling microscopy on semiconducting and air-sensitive monolayers, and manipulate strain-sensitive moiré materials. Together these demonstrations suggest a new paradigm for assembling and dynamically modifying van der Waals heterostructures, with the potential to reveal new insights into 2D electron systems. |
| title | Sliding Disassembly of van der Waals Heterostructures |
| topic | Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2510.19064 |