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Type: 
Journal
Description: 
The structural studies of two-dimensional (2D) van der Waals heterostructures and understanding of their relationship with the orientation of crystalline substrates using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) presents a challenge in developing an easy-to-use plan-view specimen preparation technique. In this report, we introduce a simple approach for high-quality plan-view specimen preparation utilizing a dual beam system comprising focused ion beam and scanning electron microscopy.To protect the atomically thin 2D heterostructure during the preparation process, we employ an epoxy layer. This layer serves as a protective barrier and enables the creation of a TEM specimen comprising a thin substrate fragment with an overgrown 2D structure covered by a thin, electron-transparent epoxy layer. The coexistence of both 2D layers and substrate is essential for investigating the relative crystallographic …
Publisher: 
North-Holland
Publication date: 
18 Oct 2024
Authors: 

AS Prikhodko, E Zallo, R Calarco, NI Borgardt

Biblio References: 
Pages: 114063
Origin: 
Ultramicroscopy