Realization of monolayer ZrTe5 topological insulators with wide band gaps

Abstract Two-dimensional topological insulators hosting the quantum spin Hall effect have application potential in dissipationless electronics. To observe the quantum spin Hall effect at elevated temperatures, a wide band gap is indispensable to efficiently suppress bulk conduction. Yet, most candid...

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Published in:Nature Communications
Main Authors: Yong-Jie Xu, Guohua Cao, Qi-Yuan Li, Cheng-Long Xue, Wei-Min Zhao, Qi-Wei Wang, Li-Guo Dou, Xuan Du, Yu-Xin Meng, Yuan-Kun Wang, Yu-Hang Gao, Zhen-Yu Jia, Wei Li, Lianlian Ji, Fang-Sen Li, Zhenyu Zhang, Ping Cui, Dingyu Xing, Shao-Chun Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-06-01
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-49197-x