Tuning the electronic transport properties for a trigonal graphene flake

By applying nonequilibrium Greenʼs functions in combination with density-functional theory, we have investigated the effects of two side groups, NH2 and NO2, on the electronic transport properties of the trigonal graphene flake. It has been found that the rectifying ratios (RR) and direction can be...

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Published in:Physics letters. A 2012-05, Vol.376 (23), p.1839-1844
Main Authors: Deng, Xiaoqing, Tang, Guiping, Guo, Chao
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Density-functional theory
Electronic transport
Electronics
Flakes
Graphene
Graphene quantum dot
Nitrogen dioxide
Solid state physics
Spectra
Transport properties
Tuning
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Summary:By applying nonequilibrium Greenʼs functions in combination with density-functional theory, we have investigated the effects of two side groups, NH2 and NO2, on the electronic transport properties of the trigonal graphene flake. It has been found that the rectifying ratios (RR) and direction can be significantly tuned by the type and the attached positions of side groups. The NH2 group shows an obvious electron-donating characteristic, whereas NO2 group demonstrates a poorly electron-accepting behavior in these systems. The analysis on the spatial distribution and the energy level of frontier orbitals, transmission spectra, and electrostatic potential distribution give an inside view of the observed results. ► We have investigated electronic transport properties of the trigonal graphene flake attached by a pair of NH2 (NO2) groups. ► The transportation of these contact-asymmetrical junctions show various rectifying behaviors. ► The rectifying ratios (RR) and directions can be significantly tuned by the type and the connected positions of side groups.
ISSN:0375-9601
1873-2429
DOI:10.1016/j.physleta.2012.04.021