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Here, we report an alternative route to achieve two dimensional electron gas (2DEG) in a semiconductor structure. It has been shown that charge accumulation on the side facets can lead to the formation of 2DEG in a network of c-axis…
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The recent synthesis of nitrogen-doped monolayer amorphous carbon (MAC @N) opens new possibilities for multifunctional materials. In this study, we have investigated the nitrogen doping limits and their effects on MAC@N's structural and…
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