Terahertz-polarizing effect based on geometric anisotropy of Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheets

Lee, Changjae; Oh, Eon-Taek; Park, Tae Gwan; Lee, Seongeun; Kim, Seon Joon; Choi, Yun-Seok; Rotermund, Fabian; Yoon, Dong Ki

doi:10.1016/j.carbon.2024.119156

Terahertz-polarizing effect based on geometric anisotropy of Ti₃C₂T_x MXene nanosheets

Journal Article · Sat Apr 20 00:00:00 EDT 2024 · Carbon

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbon.2024.119156· OSTI ID:2346090

Lee, Changjae ^[1]; ^[1]; ^[1]; ^[2]; Kim, Seon Joon ^[3]; ^[4]; ^[1]; ^[1]

Korea Advanced Inst. Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon (Korea, Republic of)
Korea Univ., Seoul, (Korea, Republic of); Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul (Korea, Republic of)
Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul (Korea, Republic of)
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States). Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (CINT)

Two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials have garnered considerable attention due to their unique properties, such as thinness and excellent electronic properties. The inherent anisotropy of 2D nanomaterials, which is characterized by their high aspect ratio, can maximize the directional functionality to enhance the conductivity and utilization of edges. Here, we demonstrate how to utilize the edges of titanium carbide (Ti₃C₂T_x) MXene nanosheet to control the linear polarization in the terahertz (THz) frequency range. By a simple and unique vertical alignment exploiting the high surface charge and excellent colloidal dispersibility of MXene nanosheets, MXene nanosheets are vertically oriented along an applied AC electric field. The well-aligned edges justify the THz polarizing effect, revealing outstanding performances such as the broadband coverage in 0.2–1.5 THz and an exceptional extinction ratio reaching 20 dB. Furthermore, we vary the local orientation of the vertical MXene nanosheets by tailoring the applied electric field, enabling spatially controllable polarization capabilities. Our results can provide a generic tool for the utilization of 2D nanomaterials in diverse potential applications in optics and electronics.

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Research Organization:: Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE; USDOE Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) Program; USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA); USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES). Scientific User Facilities (SUF)

Grant/Contract Number:: 89233218CNA000001

OSTI ID:: 2346090

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 2340169

Report Number(s):: LA-UR--23-26697

Journal Information:: Carbon, Journal Name: Carbon Vol. 225; ISSN 0008-6223

Publisher:: ElsevierCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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