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Correction: Largely enhanced thermoelectric effect and pure spin current in silicene-based devices under hydrogen
1School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu 215500, China. xfyang@cslg.edu.cn ysliu@cslg.edu.cn.
Nanoscale
|January 6, 2021
Summary
This correction clarifies that hydrogen modification significantly boosts the thermoelectric effect and pure spin current in silicene devices. These advancements are crucial for next-generation nanoelectronic applications.
Area of Science:
- Condensed matter physics
- Materials science
- Nanotechnology
Context:
- Silicene, a 2D material analogous to graphene, exhibits unique electronic properties.
- Thermoelectric effects convert heat energy into electrical energy, vital for waste heat recovery.
- Spin currents utilize electron spin, not just charge, for information transport.
Purpose:
- To correct and clarify findings regarding the thermoelectric effect and pure spin current in silicene-based devices.
- To accurately report the impact of hydrogen modification on silicene's electronic transport properties.
Summary:
- The correction addresses the enhanced thermoelectric effect and pure spin current in silicene devices due to hydrogen modification.
- This modification leads to a significantly improved performance in converting heat to electricity and generating spin currents.
Impact:
- Accurate understanding of hydrogen's role in tuning silicene properties is essential for device design.
- Highlights the potential of modified silicene for advanced thermoelectric generators and spintronic devices.
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