Two-dimensional(2D)materials based on group IVA elements have attracted extensive attention owing to their rich chemical structures and novel proper-ties.This comprehensive review focuses on the phases of Ge monoeleme...Two-dimensional(2D)materials based on group IVA elements have attracted extensive attention owing to their rich chemical structures and novel proper-ties.This comprehensive review focuses on the phases of Ge monoelemental and binary 2D materials including germanene and its derivatives,Ge-IVA binary compounds,Ge-VA binary compounds,and Ge-VIA binary compounds.The latest progress in predictive modeling,fabrication,and fundamental and physical property modulation of their stable 2D configurations are presented.Accordingly,various interesting applications of these Ge-based 2D materials are discussed,particularly field effect transistors,photodetectors,optical devices,catalysts,energy storage devices,solar cells,thermoelectric devices,sensors,biomedical materials,and spintronic devices.Finally,this review con-cludes with a few perspectives and an outlook for quickly expanding the appli-cation scope Ge-based 2D materials based on recent developments.展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Numbers:52103093,52130303,52173078China Postdoctoral Science Foundation,Grant/Award Numbers:2021M702424,2022T150172+1 种基金the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST,Grant/Award Number:2021QNRC001the Seed Foundation of Tianjin University,Grant/Award Number:220636。
文摘Two-dimensional(2D)materials based on group IVA elements have attracted extensive attention owing to their rich chemical structures and novel proper-ties.This comprehensive review focuses on the phases of Ge monoelemental and binary 2D materials including germanene and its derivatives,Ge-IVA binary compounds,Ge-VA binary compounds,and Ge-VIA binary compounds.The latest progress in predictive modeling,fabrication,and fundamental and physical property modulation of their stable 2D configurations are presented.Accordingly,various interesting applications of these Ge-based 2D materials are discussed,particularly field effect transistors,photodetectors,optical devices,catalysts,energy storage devices,solar cells,thermoelectric devices,sensors,biomedical materials,and spintronic devices.Finally,this review con-cludes with a few perspectives and an outlook for quickly expanding the appli-cation scope Ge-based 2D materials based on recent developments.