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Meng-Hui Wang1, Zhengxuan Wang2, Guangtao Wang2
1Institute of Atomic and Molecular Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130023, China.
Abstract:
Topological superconductors (TSCs) offer a promising avenue for delving into exotic states of matter and fundamental physics. We propose a strategy for realizing high transition temperatures (high-Tc) in TSCs by leveraging nontrivial topology alongside a high carrier density near the Fermi level in metal-doped borophenes. We identified 39 candidates with exceptional thermodynamic stability from thousands of Be-intercalated borophenes (Be1-B) via extensive structural searches. Seven candidates exhibit high carrier densities, with B7Be2B7 emerging as a particularly promising candidate. This nanosheet displays both type-I and type-II Dirac fermions, indicative of topological metals, thereby positioning it as an ideal platform for high-Tc TSCs. The high-density π electrons of B7Be2B7 originating from type-II Dirac fermions, coupled with the out-of-plane vibrations of B and Be atoms, significantly enhance the electron-phonon coupling (λ = 1.42), resulting in a substantially high-Tc of 31.5 K. These findings underscore the potential of metal-doped borophenes as a cutting-edge material platform for achieving high-Tc TSCs.
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