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  • Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computational Chemistry

Background:

  • High-temperature superconductivity in hydrides is a rapidly advancing field.
  • Ternary compounds offer potential for novel superconducting properties.
  • Understanding structure-property relationships is crucial for discovering new superconductors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically investigate ternary Yttrium-Boron-Hydride (Y-B-H) compounds.
  • To predict stable phases, electronic properties, and superconductivity.
  • To explore the role of Yttrium in stabilizing superconducting hydride phases.

Main Methods:

  • Employed first-principles calculations.
  • Utilized a genetic algorithm for comprehensive structure searching.
  • Performed electron-phonon coupling calculations to predict superconducting behavior.

Main Results:

  • Predicted five stable Y-B-H phases at specific pressures.
  • Identified metallic phase C2-YB2H6 as dynamically and thermodynamically stable.
  • Discovered YBH5 and YB2H12 phases exhibiting superconductivity at 50 GPa, with F4̄3m-YBH5 reaching ~50 K due to strong electron-phonon coupling.

Conclusions:

  • Ternary Y-B-H compounds show promise for superconductivity.
  • Yttrium addition significantly lowers stabilization pressure compared to binary systems.
  • This research guides the search for conventional superconductors at lower pressures.