Tunable carrier type and density in graphene/PbZr0.2Ti0.8O3 hybrid structures through ferroelectric switching

Nano Lett. 2013 Apr 10;13(4):1693-8. doi: 10.1021/nl4002052. Epub 2013 Mar 22.

Abstract

Bidirectional interdependency between graphene doping level and ferroelectric polarization is demonstrated in graphene/PbZr0.2Ti0.8O3 hybrid structures. The polarization of the PbZr0.2Ti0.8O3 can be effectively switched with graphene electrodes and can in turn alter carrier type and density in the graphene. A complete reversal of the current-voltage hysteresis direction is observed in the graphene when external environmental factors are minimized, converting p-type graphene into n-type with an estimated carrier density change as large as ~10(13) cm(-2). Nonvolatility and reversibility are also demonstrated.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Electrodes
  • Graphite / chemistry*
  • Iron / chemistry
  • Lead / chemistry
  • Semiconductors*
  • Titanium / chemistry
  • Zirconium / chemistry

Substances

  • Lead
  • Graphite
  • Zirconium
  • Titanium
  • Iron