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Bafekry, A.; Stampfl, C.; Faraji, M.; Yagmurcukardes, M.; Fadlallah, M.M.; Jappor, H.R.; Ghergherehchi, M.; Feghhi, S.A.H. |
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A Dirac-semimetal two-dimensional BeN4 : thickness-dependent electronic and optical properties |
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A1 Journal article |
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2021 |
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Applied Physics Letters |
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Appl Phys Lett |
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118 |
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20 |
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203103 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
Motivated by the recent experimental realization of a two-dimensional (2D) BeN4 monolayer, in this study we investigate the structural, dynamical, electronic, and optical properties of a monolayer and few-layer BeN4 using first-principles calculations. The calculated phonon band dispersion reveals the dynamical stability of a free-standing BeN4 layer, while the cohesive energy indicates the energetic feasibility of the material. Electronic band dispersions show that monolayer BeN4 is a semi-metal whose conduction and valence bands touch each other at the Sigma point. Our results reveal that increasing the layer number from single to six-layers tunes the electronic nature of BeN4. While monolayer and bilayer structures display a semi-metallic behavior, structures thicker than that of three-layers exhibit a metallic nature. Moreover, the optical parameters calculated for monolayer and bilayer structures reveal that the bilayer can absorb visible light in the ultraviolet and visible regions better than the monolayer structure. Our study investigates the electronic properties of Dirac-semimetal BeN4 that can be an important candidate for applications in nanoelectronic and optoelectronic. Published under an exclusive license by AIP Publishing. |
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000691329900002 |
Publication Date |
2021-05-20 |
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0003-6951; 1077-3118 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.411 |
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Not_Open_Access |
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Most recent IF: 3.411 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:181725 |
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6980 |
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