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  • Condensed matter physics
  • Materials science
  • Quantum chemistry

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  • Topological insulators (TIs) are crucial for spintronics, but their layered materials are difficult to exfoliate.
  • Understanding the transformation of TI states from monolayer to bulk is key for practical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To predict thallium selenide (TlSe) as a novel layered topological insulator.
  • To investigate methods for tuning the topological states of TlSe.
  • To compare TlSe with β-InSe regarding their topological properties.

Main Methods:

  • First-principles calculations were employed to study the electronic structure and properties of TlSe.
  • The effects of doping (with indium) and lateral strain on topological states were analyzed.
  • Van der Waals interactions within TlSe were also considered.

Main Results:

  • TlSe is predicted to be a layered TI with weak interlayer coupling, suggesting facile exfoliation.
  • Indium doping and lateral strain can effectively tune the topological states of TlSe.
  • Structural and chemical factors significantly influence the topological phase, as shown by TlSe and β-InSe comparison.

Conclusions:

  • TlSe is a promising candidate for layered topological insulator applications in spintronics due to its predicted ease of exfoliation.
  • The tunability of its topological states via doping and strain offers versatile control for device engineering.
  • Understanding material-specific electronic structures is vital for designing new topological materials.