2D Materials for Photonic and Optoelectronic Applications

by Qiaoliang Bao, Hui Ying Hoh

Overview

2D Materials for Photonic and Optoelectronic Applications introduces readers to two-dimensional materials and their properties (optical, electronic, spin and plasmonic), various methods of synthesis, and possible applications, with a strong focus on novel findings and technological challenges. The two-dimensional materials reviewed include hexagonal boron nitride, silicene, germanene, topological insulators, transition metal dichalcogenides, black phosphorous and other novel materials. This book will be ideal for students and researchers in materials science, photonics, electronics, nanotechnology and condensed matter physics and chemistry, providing background for both junior investigators and timely reviews for seasoned researchers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780081026373
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	10/18/2019
Series:	Woodhead Publishing Series in Electronic and Optical Materials
Pages:	336
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Qiaoliang Bao received his B. A. (2000) and M. E. (2003) degrees in Materials Science and Engineering from Wuhan University of Technology (China). He obtained his Ph.D. degree (2007) in Materials Physics and Chemistry from Wuhan University (China). He worked as postdoctoral fellow at Nanyang Technological University and National University of Singapore from 2007 to 2012. He is currently associate professor at Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Monash University. His research interests include synthesis and optical characterization of two-dimensional materials as well as their incorporation into photonic and optoelectronic devices. He has authored or co-authored more than 150 refereed journal articles with more than 15,000 total citations and an h-index of 50.

Dr Hui Ying Hoh started as an aspiring materials chemist at the National University of Singapore. During her study, she combined experimental and computational results to elucidate graphene and diamond surfaces. Later, she worked on utilizing the optical properties of graphene. Currently, she is a post-doctoral researcher in Shenzhen University, where she is investigating functional 2D materials for photonics and optoelectronics.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction2. Optical modulators based on 2D materials3. 2D Materials for laser applications4. Infrared photodetectors5. Two-dimensional materials toward future photovoltaic devices6. Black phosphorus: Light-matter interactions and potential applications7. Light-emitting devices8. Flexible and stretchable inorganic electronics: Conductive materials, fabrication strategy, and applicable devices9. 2D materials for bio-photonic applications10. Valleytronics in 2D semiconductors11. Perspective

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Provides in-depth discussions of 2D materials beyond graphene for photonic applications—including properties, technological barriers and promising applications