Flexible monolithic 3D complementary circuits based on 2D semiconductor inks
Emerging flexible and wearable electronic systems require high-density, low-power circuits that can seamlessly integrate with soft substrates. Monolithic 3D (M3D) integration using 2D semiconductors offers a compelling route in fulfilling these requirements by enabling vertical stacking without compromising mechanical compliance. However, current M3D approaches utilizing 2D semiconductors often require high-temperature processing or transfer steps that hinder their scalability on flexible substrates. Herein, we present a low-temperature M3D integration strategy based on 2D semiconductor inks, which is enabled by a tailored anion-cation doping approach for precise carrier control in n- and p-type devices. Our methodology yields vertically assembled complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor circuits - including inverters, logic, and photosensor-integrated gates, and ring oscillators (ROs) - fabricated entirely at ≤150 °C. Notably, the inverters exhibit a voltage gain up to 462 at a supply voltage of 4 V, and the 5-stage ROs can operate at a maximum oscillation frequency of 13.5 kHz. Beyond their electrical performances, the circuits display robust mechanical stabilities, conforming to curved surfaces, and excellent skin compatibilities. This study reports a scalable, low-temperature platform for the fabrication of M3D electronics in wearable low-power neuromorphic computing systems and bio-integrated electronics.
Authors
- Youjin Reo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7939-5946)
- Taoyu Zou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4477-051X)
- Seongjae Heo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9726-0364)
- Gwon Byeon
- Jaeyun Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8830-3377)
- Soonhyo Kim
- Wentao Xu
- Mingyu Kim
- Gi-Seong Ryu
- Ji-Sang Park
- Yong-Young Noh
Institutions
- Pohang University of Science and Technology (KR)
- Nankai University (CN)
- Sungkyunkwan University (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Nature Communications
- Published
- 2025-12-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-66419-y
- Primary Topic
- Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Research Foundation
- Ministry of Science and ICT, South Korea