Electronic and optoelectronic applications of solution-processed two-dimensional materials

ABSTRACT The isolation of graphene in 2004 has initiated much interest in two-dimensional (2D) materials. With decades of development, solution processing of 2D materials has becoming very promising due to its large-scale production capability, and it is therefore necessary to examine progress on solution-processed 2D materials and their applications. In this review, we highlight recent advances in the assembly of solution-processed 2D materials into thin films and the use of them for electronics and optoelectronics. We first present an overview about typical approaches to assemble solution-processed 2D materials into desired structures, including layer-by-layer assembly, Langmuir–Blodgett assembly, spin coating, electrophoretic deposition, inkjet printing, and vacuum filtration. Then, electronic and optoelectronic applications of such assembly films are presented, such as thin-film transistors, transparent conductive films, mechanical and chemical sensors, photodetectors and optoelectronic devices, as well as flexible and printed electronics. Finally, our perspectives on challenges and future opportunities in this important field are proposed. Graphical Abstract

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