logo
ResearchBunny Logo
Abstract
Using first-principles calculations, this paper predicts van der Waals monolayered transition-metal monohalides MX (M=Zr, Mo; X = F, Cl) as a class of 2D superconductors with remarkable transition temperatures (5.9–12.4 K). Anisotropic Migdal-Eliashberg theory reveals superconducting gap characteristics. The Z₂ band topology is demonstrated, identifying MoF and MoCl as topological superconductivity candidates. Dirac phonons contribute to edge states, potentially enhancing electron-phonon coupling. The findings suggest 2D MX as a platform for exploring the interplay between superconductivity and topology.
Publisher
npj Computational Materials
Published On
Aug 30, 2022
Authors
Wen-Han Dong, Yu-Yang Zhang, Yan-Fang Zhang, Jia-Tao Sun, Feng Liu, Shixuan Du
Tags
superconductors
van der Waals
2D materials
topology
transition temperatures
Migdal-Eliashberg theory
Dirac phonons
Listen, Learn & Level Up
Over 10,000 hours of research content in 25+ fields, available in 12+ languages.
No more digging through PDFs—just hit play and absorb the world's latest research in your language, on your time.
listen to research audio papers with researchbunny