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Abstract
The detection capability of GeS monolayer-based sensors for heavy metals (Cu, As, Pb) is studied using DFT-NEGF. Adsorption induces slight structural changes and significant electron transfer, with stable configurations confirmed by molecular dynamics. Recovery times at 598 K are 4.34, 554.56, and 1.46 × 103 s for Cu, As, and Pb, respectively. Two-probe device simulations show As adsorption sensitivity is 91.93 and 7.79 times higher than Cu and Pb at 1.80 V, reaching 1833.30 % at 1.90 V. These results highlight GeS monolayers as promising heavy metal sensors.
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