In situ transmission electron microscope study of reliability in molybdenum disulfide based strain sensors

Chen Luo, Chaolun Wang, Shuo Ma, Fang Liang, Zeiwei Luo, Xing Wu*, Junhao Chu

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Reliability of flexible device under external strain is an important issue. The clarification of complex evolution of structure under external strain is critical for basic physical understanding and reliability improvement. However, lack of the direction of the evolution process and the construction of the relationship between structure and electrical properties, the failure mechanism of flexible device remains controversial. Here, in situ transmission electron microscope (TEM) is used to directly observe the structural evolution during stretching and compression process in MoS2 based strain sensor. Through the analysis of the relationship between electrical properties and structure, the interfacial structure related gradual and abrupt resistance changes are observed. The formation of twisted and defected MoS2 layers during stretching process is important. The formed twisted MoS2 layers changes the current path, the resistance changes continuously. Then, the MoS2 is mechanically peeled off into two separate individuals, and the twisted MoS2 at the interface is removed in situ. By controlling the distance between two separate MoS2, the current has a sudden change. The in situ electrical TEM experiment clarified the relationship between the current (resistance) and the interface structure. It provides the experimental basis for the understanding of complex evolution mechanism under external strain, which is important for reliability of flexible device.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2022 IEEE International Symposium on the Physical and Failure Analysis of Integrated Circuits, IPFA 2022
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781665498159
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
Event2022 IEEE International Symposium on the Physical and Failure Analysis of Integrated Circuits, IPFA 2022 - Singapore, Singapore
Duration: 18 Jul 202221 Jul 2022

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Symposium on the Physical and Failure Analysis of Integrated Circuits, IPFA
Volume2022-July

Conference

Conference2022 IEEE International Symposium on the Physical and Failure Analysis of Integrated Circuits, IPFA 2022
Country/TerritorySingapore
CitySingapore
Period18/07/2221/07/22

Keywords

  • In situ
  • device reliability
  • flexible device
  • molybdenum disulfide
  • transmission electron microscope

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