journal article·2025-09Open access

Straightforward Method to Orient Black Phosphorus from Bulk to Thin Layers using a Standard Green Laser

Etienne Carré, Frédéric Fossard, Jean‐Sébastien Mérot, Denis Boivin, Nicolas Horezan, Victor Zatko, Florian Godel, Bruno Dlubak, Marie‐Blandine Martin, Pierre Seneor, Etienne Gaufrès, Julien Barjon, Annick Loiseau, Ingrid Stenger

ChemNanoMat· Volume 11· Issue 9

Abstract

The crystallographic orientation of anisotropic 2D materials plays a crucial role in their physical properties and device performance. However, standard orientation techniques such as transmission electron microscopy (TEM) or X‐ray diffraction can be complex and less accessible for routine characterization. Herein, the orientation of black phosphorus (BP) from bulk crystals to thin layers is investigated using angle‐resolved polarized Raman spectroscopy with a single‐wavelength (514 nm) Raman setup. By incorporating thickness‐dependent interference effects and anisotropic optical indices, this approach provides a reliable framework for orientation determination across different BP thicknesses. The method is validated through direct orientation measurements using TEM and electron backscattering diffraction, confirming its applicability to both thick and ultrathin samples. Given its simplicity and compatibility with widely available Raman setups, this approach offers a practical solution for characterizing BP orientation without requiring advanced structural characterization techniques.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies · 2D Materials and Applications · Advanced Fiber Optic Sensors

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Affiliations

Université Paris‐Saclay ONERA CNRS Laboratoire d'Étude des Microstructures (LEM) Châtillon F‐92322 France

Université Paris‐Saclay UVSQ CNRS Groupe d'Étude de la Matière Condensée (GEMaC) F‐78035 Versailles France

Université Paris‐Saclay ONERA DMAS F‐92322 Châtillon France

Laboratoire Albert Fert CNRS Thales Université Paris‐Saclay F‐91767 Palaiseau France

Laboratoire Photonique Numérique et Nanosciences CNRS‐Institut d’Optique‐Université de Bordeaux F‐33400 Talence France

Funding

Agence Nationale de la Recherche · Graphene Flagship

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