Samarium Monosulfide (SmS): Reviewing Properties and Applications

In this review, we give an overview of the properties and applications of samarium monosulfide, SmS, which has gained considerable interest as a switchable material. It shows a pressure-induced phase transition from the semiconducting to the metallic state by polishing, and it switches back to the s...

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Main Authors: Andreas Sousanis, Philippe F. Smet, Dirk Poelman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-08-01
Series:Materials
Subjects:
SmS
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/10/8/953