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  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Solid State Chemistry

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  • Two-dimensional (2D) superconductors, particularly covalent metals like borophene, are crucial for fundamental physics and applications.
  • Bilayer borophene has emerged as a promising material due to its enhanced stability and tunable properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the mechanical and superconducting characteristics of bilayer-δ6 borophene.
  • To explore the influence of applied strain on its superconducting critical temperature.

Main Methods:

  • First-principles computations were employed to model the material's properties.
  • Anisotropic Migdal-Eliashberg theory was used to analyze superconductivity.

Main Results:

  • Bilayer-δ6 borophene demonstrates exceptional mechanical properties, with a 2D-Young's modulus reaching ~570 N/m.
  • The material exhibits superconductivity with a critical temperature of approximately 20 K.
  • Applying strain significantly enhances the critical temperature to ~46 K, the highest recorded for 2D elemental materials.

Conclusions:

  • The unique combination of covalent and metallic bonds in bilayer-δ6 borophene results in superior mechanical and superconducting performance.
  • This material holds potential for advanced electronic applications, particularly in superconductivity.