Strain-Induced Decoupling Drives Gold-Assisted Exfoliation of Large-Area Monolayer 2D Crystals
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| author | Ziewer, Jakob Ghosh, Abyay Hanušová, Michaela Pirker, Luka Frank, Otakar Velický, Matěj Grüning, Myrta Huang, Fumin |
| author_facet | Ziewer, Jakob Ghosh, Abyay Hanušová, Michaela Pirker, Luka Frank, Otakar Velický, Matěj Grüning, Myrta Huang, Fumin |
| contents | <p>This is the final version of the manuscript "<em>Strain-Induced Decoupling Drives Gold-Assisted Exfoliation of Large-Area Monolayer 2D Crystals</em>" published in Advanced Materials 2025, 37 2419184.</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>Gold-assisted exfoliation (GAE) is a groundbreaking mechanical exfoliation technique that produces centimeter-scale single-crystal monolayers of 2D materials. Such large, high-quality films offer unparalleled advantages over the micron-sized flakes typically produced by conventional exfoliation techniques, significantly accelerating the research and technological advancements in the field of 2D materials. Despite its wide applications, the fundamental mechanism of GAE remains poorly understood. In this study,using MoS2 on Au as a model system, ultra-low frequency Raman spectroscopy is employed to elucidate how the interlayer interactions within MoS2 crystals are impacted by the gold substrate. The results reveal that the coupling at the first MoS2-MoS2 interface between the adhered layer on the gold substrate and the adjacent layer is substantially weakened, with the binding force being reduced to nearly zero. This renders the first interface the weakest point in the system, thereby the crystal preferentially cleaves at this junction, generating large-area monolayers with sizes comparable to the parent crystal. Biaxial strain in the adhered layer, induced by the gold substrate, is identified as the driving factor for the decoupling effect. The strain-induced decoupling effect is established as the primary mechanism of GAE, which can also play a significant role in general mechanical exfoliations.</p> |
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| spellingShingle | Strain-Induced Decoupling Drives Gold-Assisted Exfoliation of Large-Area Monolayer 2D Crystals Ziewer, Jakob Ghosh, Abyay Hanušová, Michaela Pirker, Luka Frank, Otakar Velický, Matěj Grüning, Myrta Huang, Fumin 2D materials Decoupling Gold-assisted exfoliation MoS2 Raman spectroscopy Strain Natural sciences Physical sciences Engineering and technology Nano-technology Condensed matter physics (including formerly solid state physics, supercond.) Nano-materials (production and properties) <p>This is the final version of the manuscript "<em>Strain-Induced Decoupling Drives Gold-Assisted Exfoliation of Large-Area Monolayer 2D Crystals</em>" published in Advanced Materials 2025, 37 2419184.</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>Gold-assisted exfoliation (GAE) is a groundbreaking mechanical exfoliation technique that produces centimeter-scale single-crystal monolayers of 2D materials. Such large, high-quality films offer unparalleled advantages over the micron-sized flakes typically produced by conventional exfoliation techniques, significantly accelerating the research and technological advancements in the field of 2D materials. Despite its wide applications, the fundamental mechanism of GAE remains poorly understood. In this study,using MoS2 on Au as a model system, ultra-low frequency Raman spectroscopy is employed to elucidate how the interlayer interactions within MoS2 crystals are impacted by the gold substrate. The results reveal that the coupling at the first MoS2-MoS2 interface between the adhered layer on the gold substrate and the adjacent layer is substantially weakened, with the binding force being reduced to nearly zero. This renders the first interface the weakest point in the system, thereby the crystal preferentially cleaves at this junction, generating large-area monolayers with sizes comparable to the parent crystal. Biaxial strain in the adhered layer, induced by the gold substrate, is identified as the driving factor for the decoupling effect. The strain-induced decoupling effect is established as the primary mechanism of GAE, which can also play a significant role in general mechanical exfoliations.</p> |
| title | Strain-Induced Decoupling Drives Gold-Assisted Exfoliation of Large-Area Monolayer 2D Crystals |
| topic | 2D materials Decoupling Gold-assisted exfoliation MoS2 Raman spectroscopy Strain Natural sciences Physical sciences Engineering and technology Nano-technology Condensed matter physics (including formerly solid state physics, supercond.) Nano-materials (production and properties) |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202419184 |