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Author Foltyn, M.; Norowski, K.; Wyszynski, M.J.; De Arruda, A.S.; Milošević, M.V.; Zgirski, M.
Title Probing confined vortices with a superconducting nanobridge Type A1 Journal article
Year 2023 Publication Physical review applied Abbreviated Journal
Volume 19 Issue 4 Pages 044073-12
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We realize a superconducting nanodevice in which vortex traps in the form of an aluminum square are integrated with a Dayem nanobridge. We perform field cooling of the traps arriving to different vortex configurations, dependent on the applied magnetic field, to demonstrate that the switching current of the bridge is highly sensitive to the presence and location of vortices in the trap. Our measurements exhibit unprecedented precision and ability to detect the first and successive vortex entries into all fabricated traps, from few hundred nm to 2 mu m in size. The experimental results are corroborated by Ginzburg-Landau simulations, which reveal the subtle yet crucial changes in the density of the superconducting condensate in the vicinity of the bridge with every additional vortex entry and relocation inside the trap. An ease of integration and simplicity make our design a convenient platform for studying dynamics of vortices in strongly confining geometries, involving a promise to manipulate vortex states electronically with simultaneous in situ control and monitoring.
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Language Wos 000980861100007 Publication Date 2023-04-24
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ISSN 2331-7019 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 4.6 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.6; 2023 IF: 4.808
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:197356 Serial 8918
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Author Sevik, C.; Bekaert, J.; Milošević, M.V.
Title Superconductivity in functionalized niobium-carbide MXenes Type A1 Journal article
Year 2023 Publication Nanoscale Abbreviated Journal
Volume 15 Issue 19 Pages 8792-8799
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We detail the effects of Cl and S functionalization on the superconducting properties of layered (bulk) and monolayer niobium carbide (Nb2C) MXene crystals, based on first-principles calculations combined with Eliashberg theory. For bulk layered Nb2CCl2, the calculated superconducting transition temperature (T-c) is in very good agreement with the recently measured value of 6 K. We show that T-c is enhanced to 10 K for monolayer Nb2CCl2, due to an increase in the density of states at the Fermi level, and the corresponding electron-phonon coupling. We further demonstrate feasible gate- and strain-induced enhancements of T-c for both bulk-layered and monolayer Nb2CCl2 crystals, resulting in T-c values of around 38 K. In the S-functionalized Nb2CCl2 crystals, our calculations reveal the importance of phonon softening in understanding their superconducting properties. Finally, we predict that Nb3C2S2 in bulk-layered and monolayer forms is also superconducting, with a T-c of around 28 K. Considering that Nb2C is not superconducting in pristine form, our findings promote functionalization as a pathway towards robust superconductivity in MXenes.
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Language Wos 000976973900001 Publication Date 2023-04-11
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title (up)
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ISSN 2040-3364; 2040-3372 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 6.7 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 6.7; 2023 IF: 7.367
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:196711 Serial 8938
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Author Soenen, M.; Milošević, M.V.
Title Tunable magnon topology in monolayer CrI₃ under external stimuli Type A1 Journal article
Year 2023 Publication Physical review materials Abbreviated Journal
Volume 7 Issue 8 Pages 084402-84409
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Two-dimensional (2D) honeycomb ferromagnets, such as monolayer chromium trihalides, are predicted to behave as topological magnon insulators, characterized by an insulating bulk and topologically protected edge states, giving rise to a thermal magnon Hall effect. Here we report the behavior of the topological magnons in monolayer CrI3 under external stimuli, including biaxial and uniaxial strain, electric gating, as well as in-plane and out-of-plane magnetic field, revealing that one can thereby tailor the magnetic states as well as the size and the topology of the magnonic bandgap. These findings broaden the perspective of using 2D magnetic materials to design topological magnonic devices.
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Language Wos 001052941600003 Publication Date 2023-08-08
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title (up)
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ISSN 2475-9953 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 3.4 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.4; 2023 IF: NA
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:199201 Serial 8947
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Author Linard, F.J.A.; Moura, V.N.; Covaci, L.; Milošević, M.V.; Chaves, A.
Title Wave-packet scattering at a normal-superconductor interface in two-dimensional materials : a generalized theoretical approach Type A1 Journal article
Year 2023 Publication Physical review B Abbreviated Journal
Volume 107 Issue 16 Pages 165306-165309
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract A wave-packet time evolution method, based on the split-operator technique, is developed to investigate the scattering of quasiparticles at a normal-superconductor interface of arbitrary profile and shape. As a practical application, we consider a system where low-energy electrons can be described as Dirac particles, which is the case for most two-dimensional materials, such as graphene and transition-metal dichalcogenides. However, the method is easily adapted for other cases such as electrons in few-layer black phosphorus or any Schrodinger quasiparticles within the effective mass approximation in semiconductors. We employ the method to revisit Andreev reflection in mono-, bi-, and trilayer graphene, where specular-and retro-reflection cases are observed for electrons scattered by a steplike superconducting region. The effect of opening a zero-gap channel across the superconducting region on the electron and hole scattering is also addressed, as an example of the versatility of the technique proposed here.
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Language Wos 000974675700006 Publication Date 2023-04-14
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title (up)
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ISSN 2469-9969; 2469-9950 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.7 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.7; 2023 IF: 3.836
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:196709 Serial 8954
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Author Duran, T.A.; Šabani, D.; Milošević, M.V.; Sahin, H.
Title Experimental and theoretical investigation of synthesis and properties of dodecanethiol-functionalized MoS₂ Type A1 Journal article
Year 2023 Publication Physical chemistry, chemical physics Abbreviated Journal
Volume 25 Issue 40 Pages 27141-27150
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Herein, we investigate the DDT (1-dodecanethiol) functionalization of exfoliated MoS2 by using experimental and theoretical tools. For the functionalization of MoS2, DDT treatment was incorporated into the conventional NMP (N-methyl pyrrolidone) exfoliation procedure. Afterward, it has been demonstrated that the functionalization process is successful through optical, morphological and theoretical analysis. The D, G and 2LA peaks seen in the Raman spectrum of exfoliated NMP-MoS2 particles, indicate the formation of graphitic species on MoS2 sheets. In addition, as the DDT ratio increases, the vacant sites on MoS2 sheets diminish. Moreover, at an optimized ratio of DDT-NMP, the maximum number of graphitic quantum dots (GQDs) is observed on MoS2 nanosheets. Specifically, the STEM and AFM data confirm that GQDs reside on the MoS2 nano-sheets and also that the particle size of the DDT-MoS2 is mostly fixed, while the NMP-MoS2 show many smaller and distributed sizes. The comparison of PL intensities of the NMP-MoS2 and DDT-MoS2 samples states a 10-fold increment is visible, and a 60-fold increment in NIR region photoluminescent properties. Moreover, our results lay out understanding and perceptions on the surface and edge chemistry of exfoliated MoS2 and open up more opportunities for MoS2 and GQD particles with broader applications.
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Language Wos 001076998800001 Publication Date 2023-09-29
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title (up)
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1463-9076; 1463-9084 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 3.3 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.3; 2023 IF: 4.123
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:200284 Serial 9033
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Author Dong, H.M.; Liang, H.P.; Tao, Z.H.; Duan, Y.F.; Milošević, M.V.; Chang, K.
Title Interface thermal conductivities induced by van der Waals interactions Type A1 Journal article
Year 2024 Publication Physical chemistry, chemical physics Abbreviated Journal
Volume 26 Issue 5 Pages 4047-4051
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The interface heat transfer of two layers induced by van der Waals (vdW) contacts is theoretically investigated, based on first-principles calculations at low temperatures. The results suggest that out-of-plane acoustic phonons with low frequencies dominate the interface thermal transport due to the vdW interaction. The interface thermal conductivity is proportional to the cubic of temperature at very low temperatures, but becomes linearly proportional to temperature as temperature increases. We show that manipulating the strain alters vdW coupling, leading to increased interfacial thermal conductivity at the interface. Our findings provide valuable insights into the interface heat transport in vdW heterostructures and support further design and optimization of electronic and optoelectronic nanodevices based on vdW contacts. The heat transfer induced by van der Waals contacts is dominated by ZA phonons. The interface thermal conductivity is proportional to the cubic of temperature, but becomes linearly proportional to temperature as temperature increases.
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Language Wos 001142323400001 Publication Date 2024-01-09
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title (up)
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1463-9076; 1463-9084 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 3.3 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.3; 2024 IF: 4.123
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:202795 Serial 9050
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Author Xiang, F.; Gupta, A.; Chaves, A.; Krix, Z.E.; Watanabe, K.; Taniguchi, T.; Fuhrer, M.S.; Peeters, F.M.; Neilson, D.; Milošević, M.V.; Hamilton, A.R.
Title Intra-zero-energy Landau level crossings in bilayer graphene at high electric fields Type A1 Journal article
Year 2023 Publication Nano letters Abbreviated Journal
Volume 23 Issue 21 Pages 9683-9689
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The highly tunable band structure of the zero-energy Landau level (zLL) of bilayer graphene makes it an ideal platform for engineering novel quantum states. However, the zero-energy Landau level at high electric fields has remained largely unexplored. Here we present magnetotransport measurements of bilayer graphene in high transverse electric fields. We observe previously undetected Landau level crossings at filling factors nu = -2, 1, and 3 at high electric fields. These crossings provide constraints for theoretical models of the zero-energy Landau level and show that the orbital, valley, and spin character of the quantum Hall states at high electric fields is very different from low electric fields. At high E, new transitions between states at nu = -2 with different orbital and spin polarization can be controlled by the gate bias, while the transitions between nu = 0 -> 1 and nu = 2 -> 3 show anomalous behavior.
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Language Wos 001102148900001 Publication Date 2023-10-26
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title (up)
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1530-6984 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 10.8 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 10.8; 2023 IF: 12.712
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:201200 Serial 9052
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Author Linek, J.; Wyszynski, M.; Müller, B.; Korinski, D.; Milošević, M.V.; Kleiner, R.; Koelle, D.
Title On the coupling of magnetic moments to superconducting quantum interference devices Type A1 Journal article
Year 2024 Publication Superconductor science and technology Abbreviated Journal
Volume 37 Issue 2 Pages 025010-25012
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We investigate the coupling factor phi( mu) that quantifies the magnetic flux phi per magnetic moment mu of a point-like magnetic dipole that couples to a superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID). Representing the dipole by a tiny current-carrying (Amperian) loop, the reciprocity of mutual inductances of SQUID and Amperian loop provides an elegant way of calculating phi(mu)(r,e(mu)) vs. position r and orientation e(mu) of the dipole anywhere in space from the magnetic field B-J(r) produced by a supercurrent circulating in the SQUID loop. We use numerical simulations based on London and Ginzburg-Landau theory to calculate phi (mu) from the supercurrent density distributions in various superconducting loop geometries. We treat the far-field regime ( r greater than or similar to a= inner size of the SQUID loop) with the dipole placed on (oriented along) the symmetry axis of circular or square shaped loops. We compare expressions for phi (mu) from simple filamentary loop models with simulation results for loops with finite width w (outer size A > alpha), thickness d and London penetration depth lambda(L )and show that for thin ( d << alpha ) and narrow (w < alpha) loops the introduction of an effective loop size a(eff) in the filamentary loop-model expressions results in good agreement with simulations. For a dipole placed right in the center of the loop, simulations provide an expression phi(mu)(a,A,d,lambda(L)) that covers a wide parameter range. In the near-field regime (dipole centered at small distance z above one SQUID arm) only coupling to a single strip representing the SQUID arm has to be considered. For this case, we compare simulations with an analytical expression derived for a homogeneous current density distribution, which yields excellent agreement for lambda(L)>w,d . Moreover, we analyze the improvement of phi(mu) provided by the introduction of a narrow constriction in the SQUID arm below the magnetic dipole.
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Language Wos 001145725500001 Publication Date 2024-01-04
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title (up)
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0953-2048 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 3.6 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.6; 2024 IF: 2.878
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:202759 Serial 9067
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Author Santos-Castro, G.; Pandey, T.; Bruno, C.H.V.; Santos Caetano, E.W.; Milošević, M.V.; Chaves, A.; Freire, V.N.
Title Silicon and germanium adamantane and diamantane monolayers as two-dimensional anisotropic direct-gap semiconductors Type A1 Journal article
Year 2023 Publication Physical review B Abbreviated Journal
Volume 108 Issue 3 Pages 035302-35310
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Structural and electronic properties of silicon and germanium monolayers with two different diamondoid crystal structures are detailed ab initio. Our results show that, despite Si and Ge being well-known indirect gap semiconductors in their bulk form, their adamantane and diamantane monolayers can exhibit optically active direct gap in the visible frequency range, with highly anisotropic effective masses, depending on the monolayer crystal structure. Moreover, we reveal that gaps in these materials are highly tunable with applied strain. These stable monolayer forms of Si and Ge are therefore expected to help bridging the gap between the fast growing area of opto-electronics in two-dimensional materials and the established silicon-based technologies.
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Language Wos 001074455300012 Publication Date 2023-07-05
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title (up)
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ISSN 2469-9969; 2469-9950 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 3.7 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.7; 2023 IF: 3.836
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:200348 Serial 9089
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Author Tran, T.T.; Lee, Y.; Roy, S.; Tran, T.U.; Kim, Y.; Taniguchi, T.; Watanabe, K.; Milošević, M.V.; Lim, S.C.; Chaves, A.; Jang, J.I.; Kim, J.
Title Synergetic enhancement of quantum yield and exciton lifetime of monolayer WS₂ by proximal metal plate and negative electric bias Type A1 Journal article
Year 2023 Publication ACS nano Abbreviated Journal
Volume 18 Issue 1 Pages 220-228
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The efficiency of light emission is a critical performance factor for monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides (1L-TMDs) for photonic applications. While various methods have been studied to compensate for lattice defects to improve the quantum yield (QY) of 1L-TMDs, exciton-exciton annihilation (EEA) is still a major nonradiative decay channel for excitons at high exciton densities. Here, we demonstrate that the combined use of a proximal Au plate and a negative electric gate bias (NEGB) for 1L-WS2 provides a dramatic enhancement of the exciton lifetime at high exciton densities with the corresponding QY enhanced by 30 times and the EEA rate constant decreased by 80 times. The suppression of EEA by NEGB is attributed to the reduction of the defect-assisted EEA process, which we also explain with our theoretical model. Our results provide a synergetic solution to cope with EEA to realize high-intensity 2D light emitters using TMDs.
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Language Wos 001139516800001 Publication Date 2023-12-21
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title (up)
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ISSN 1936-0851 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 17.1 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 17.1; 2023 IF: 13.942
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:202811 Serial 9101
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Author Lima, I.L.C.; Milošević, M.V.; Peeters, F.M.; Chaves, A.
Title Tuning of exciton type by environmental screening Type A1 Journal article
Year 2023 Publication Physical review B Abbreviated Journal
Volume 108 Issue 11 Pages 115303-115308
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We theoretically investigate the binding energy and electron-hole (e-h) overlap of excitonic states confined at the interface between two-dimensional materials with type-II band alignment, i.e., with lowest conduction and highest valence band edges placed in different materials, arranged in a side-by-side planar heterostructure. We propose a variational procedure within the effective mass approximation to calculate the exciton ground state and apply our model to a monolayer MoS2/WS2 heterostructure. The role of nonabrupt interfaces between the materials is accounted for in our model by assuming a WxMo1-xS2 alloy around the interfacial region. Our results demonstrate that (i) interface-bound excitons are energetically favorable only for small interface thickness and/or for systems under high dielectric screening by the materials surrounding the monolayer, and that (ii) the interface exciton binding energy and its e-h overlap are controllable by the interface width and dielectric environment.
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Language Wos 001077758300002 Publication Date 2023-09-08
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title (up)
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ISSN 2469-9969; 2469-9950 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 3.7 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.7; 2023 IF: 3.836
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:200356 Serial 9110
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Author Blagojević, J.; Mijin, S.D.; Bekaert, J.; Opačić, M.; Liu, Y.; Milošević, M.V.; Petrović, C.; Popović, Z.V.; Lazarević, N.
Title Competition of disorder and electron-phonon coupling in 2H-TaSe2-xSx (0≤x≤2) as evidenced by Raman spectroscopy Type A1 Journal article
Year 2024 Publication Physical review materials Abbreviated Journal
Volume 8 Issue 2 Pages 024004-24008
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The vibrational properties of 2H-TaSe<sub>2-x</sub>S<sub>x</sub> (0≤x≤2) single crystals were probed using Raman spectroscopy and density functional theory calculations. The end members revealed two out of four symmetry-predicted Raman active modes, together with the pronounced two-phonon structure, attributable to the enhanced electron-phonon coupling. Additional peaks become observable due to crystallographic disorder for the doped samples. The evolution of the E<sub>2</sub>g<sup>2</sup> mode Fano parameter reveals that the disorder has a weak impact on electron-phonon coupling, which is also supported by the persistence of two-phonon structure in doped samples. As such, this research provides thorough insights into the lattice properties, the effects of crystallographic disorder on Raman spectra, and the interplay of this disorder with the electron-phonon coupling in 2H-TaSe<sub>2-x</sub>S<sub>x</sub> compounds.
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Language Wos 001171649400004 Publication Date 2024-02-21
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ISSN 2475-9953 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
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Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:204404 Serial 9141
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Author Ozdemir, I.; Arkin, H.; Milošević, M.V.; V. Barth, J.; Aktuerk, E.
Title Exploring the adsorption mechanisms of neurotransmitter and amino acid on Ti3C2-MXene monolayer : insights from DFT calculations Type A1 Journal article
Year 2024 Publication Surfaces and interfaces Abbreviated Journal
Volume 46 Issue Pages 104169-9
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract In this study, we conducted a systematic density functional theory (DFT) investigation of the interaction between Ti3C2-MXene monolayer and biological molecules dopamine (DA) and serine (Ser) as neurotransmitter and amino acid, respectively. Our calculations show good agreement with previous literature findings for the optimized Ti3C2 monolayer. We found that DA and Ser molecules bind to the Ti3C2 surface with adsorption energies of -2.244 eV and -3.960 eV, respectively. The adsorption of Ser resulted in the dissociation of one H atom. Electronic density of states analyses revealed little changes in the electronic properties of the Ti3C2-MXene monolayer upon adsorption of the biomolecules. We further investigated the interaction of DA and Ser with Ti3C2 monolayers featuring surface -termination with OH functional group, and Ti -vacancy. Our calculations indicate that the adsorption energies significantly decrease in the presence of surface termination, with adsorption energies of -0.097 eV and -0.330 eV for DA and Ser, respectively. Adsorption energies on the Ti -vacancy surface, on the other hand, are calculated to be -3.584 eV and -3.856 eV for DA and Ser, respectively. Our results provide insights into the adsorption behavior of biological molecules on Ti3C2-MXene, demonstrating the potential of this material for biosensing and other biomedical applications. These findings highlight the importance of surface modifications in the development of functional materials and devices based on Ti3C2-MXene, and pave the way for future investigations into the use of 2D materials for biomedical applications.
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Language Wos 001206950300001 Publication Date 2024-03-08
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ISSN 2468-0230 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
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Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:205977 Serial 9150
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Author Shafiei, M.; Fazileh, F.; Peeters, F.M.; Milošević, M.V.
Title Floquet engineering of axion and high-Chern number phases in a topological insulator under illumination Type A1 Journal article
Year 2024 Publication SciPost Physics Core Abbreviated Journal
Volume 7 Issue 7 Pages 024-16
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Quantum anomalous Hall, high-Chern number, and axion phases in topological insulators are characterized by its Chern invariant C (respectively, C = 1, integer C > 1, and C = 0 with half-quantized Hall conductance of opposite signs on top and bottom surfaces). They are of recent interest because of novel fundamental physics and prospective applications, but identifying and controlling these phases has been challenging in practice. Here we show that these states can be created and switched between in thin films of Bi2Se3 by Floquet engineering, using irradiation by circularly polarized light. We present the calculated phase diagrams of encountered topological phases in Bi2Se3, as a function of wavelength and amplitude of light, as well as sample thickness, after properly taking into account the penetration depth of light and the variation of the gap in the surface states. These findings open pathways towards energy-efficient optoelectronics, advanced sensing, quantum information processing and metrology.
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Language Wos 001217885300001 Publication Date 2024-05-01
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:205972 Serial 9151
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Author Yorulmaz, U.; Šabani, D.; Sevik, C.; Milošević, M.V.
Title Goodenough-Kanamori-Anderson high-temperature ferromagnetism in tetragonal transition-metal xenes Type A1 Journal article
Year 2024 Publication 2D materials Abbreviated Journal
Volume 11 Issue 3 Pages 035013-10
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Seminal Goodenough-Kanamori-Anderson (GKA) rules provide an inceptive understanding of the superexchange interaction of two magnetic metal ions bridged with an anion, and suggest fostered ferromagnetic interaction for orthogonal bridging bonds. However, there are no examples of two-dimensional (2D) materials with structure that optimizes the GKA arguments towards enhanced ferromagnetism and its critical temperature. Here we reveal that an ideally planar GKA ferromagnetism is indeed stable in selected tetragonal transition-metal xenes (tTMXs), with Curie temperature above 300 K found in CrC and MnC. We provide the general orbitally-resolved analysis of magnetic interactions that supports the claims and sheds light at the mechanisms dominating the magnetic exchange process in these structures. Furthermore, we propose the set of three GKA-like rules that will guarantee room temperature ferromagetnism. With recent advent of epitaxially-grown tetragonal 2D materials, our findings earmark tTMXs for facilitated spintronic and magnonic applications, or as a desirable magnetic constituent of functional 2D heterostructures.
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Language Wos 001208053200001 Publication Date 2024-04-12
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ISSN 2053-1583 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:205464 Serial 9153
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Author Moura, V.N.; Chaves, A.; Peeters, F.M.; Milošević, M.V.
Title McMillan-Ginzburg-Landau theory of singularities and discommensurations in charge density wave states of transition metal dichalcogenides Type A1 Journal article
Year 2024 Publication Physical review B Abbreviated Journal
Volume 109 Issue 9 Pages 094507-94511
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The McMillan-Ginzburg-Landau (MGL) model for charge density waves (CDW) is employed in a systematic phenomenological study of the different phases that have been probed in recent experiments involving transition metal dichalcogenides. We implemented an efficient imaginary time evolution method to solve the MGL equations, which enabled us to investigate the role of different coupling parameters on the CDW patterns and to perform calculations with different energy functionals that lead to several experimentally observed singularities in the CDW phase profiles. In particular, by choosing the appropriate energy functionals, we were able to obtain phases that go beyond the well-known periodic phase slips (discommensurations), exhibiting also topological defects (i.e., vortex-antivortex pairs), domain walls where the CDW order parameter is suppressed, and even CDW with broken rotational symmetry. Finally, we briefly discuss the effect of these different CDW phases on the profile and critical temperature of the competing superconducting state.
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Language Wos 001199651500001 Publication Date 2024-03-11
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ISSN 2469-9969; 2469-9950 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
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Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:205491 Serial 9158
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Author Shafiei, M.; Fazileh, F.; Peeters, F.M.; Milošević, M.V.
Title Tailoring weak and metallic phases in a strong topological insulator by strain and disorder : conductance fluctuations signatures Type A1 Journal article
Year 2024 Publication Physical review B Abbreviated Journal
Volume 109 Issue 4 Pages 045129-7
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Transport measurements are readily used to probe different phases in disordered topological insulators (TIs), where determining topological invariants explicitly is challenging. On that note, universal conductance fluctuations (UCF) theory asserts the conductance G for an ensemble has a Gaussian distribution, and that standard deviation 8G depends solely on the symmetries and dimensions of the system. Using a real-space tight -binding Hamiltonian on a system with Anderson disorder, we explore conductance fluctuations in a thin Bi2Se3 film and demonstrate the agreement of their behavior with UCF hypotheses. We further show that magnetic field applied out-of-plane breaks the time -reversal symmetry and transforms the system's Wigner-Dyson class from root symplectic to unitary, increasing 8G by 2. Finally, we reveal that while Bi2Se3 is a strong TI, weak TI and metallic phases can be stabilized in presence of strain and disorder, and detected by monitoring the conductance fluctuations.
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Language Wos 001173938400008 Publication Date 2024-01-16
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:204765 Serial 9177
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Author Li, C.; Lyu, Y.-Y.; Yue, W.-C.; Huang, P.; Li, H.; Li, T.; Wang, C.-G.; Yuan, Z.; Dong, Y.; Ma, X.; Tu, X.; Tao, T.; Dong, S.; He, L.; Jia, X.; Sun, G.; Kang, L.; Wang, H.; Peeters, F.M.; Milošević, M.V.; Wu, P.; Wang, Y.-L.
Title Unconventional superconducting diode effects via antisymmetry and antisymmetry breaking Type A1 Journal article
Year 2024 Publication Nano letters Abbreviated Journal
Volume 24 Issue 14 Pages 4108-4116
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Symmetry breaking plays a pivotal role in unlocking intriguing properties and functionalities in material systems. For example, the breaking of spatial and temporal symmetries leads to a fascinating phenomenon: the superconducting diode effect. However, generating and precisely controlling the superconducting diode effect pose significant challenges. Here, we take a novel route with the deliberate manipulation of magnetic charge potentials to realize unconventional superconducting flux-quantum diode effects. We achieve this through suitably tailored nanoengineered arrays of nanobar magnets on top of a superconducting thin film. We demonstrate the vital roles of inversion antisymmetry and its breaking in evoking unconventional superconducting effects, namely a magnetically symmetric diode effect and an odd-parity magnetotransport effect. These effects are nonvolatilely controllable through in situ magnetization switching of the nanobar magnets. Our findings promote the use of antisymmetry (breaking) for initiating unconventional superconducting properties, paving the way for exciting prospects and innovative functionalities in superconducting electronics.
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Language Wos 001193010700001 Publication Date 2024-03-27
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:205553 Serial 9180
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Author Milošević, M.V.; Perali, A.
Title Emergent phenomena in multicomponent superconductivity: an introduction to the focus issue Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication Superconductor Science & Technology Abbreviated Journal Supercond Sci Tech
Volume 28 Issue 28 Pages 060201
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Language Wos 000354110200001 Publication Date 2015-04-24
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ISSN 0953-2048;1361-6668; ISBN Additional Links
Impact Factor 2.878 Times cited 41 Open Access
Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.878; 2015 IF: 2.325
Call Number UA @ lucian @ Serial 3945
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Author Faraji, F.; Neyts, E.C.; Milošević, M.V.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Comment on “Misinterpretation of the Shuttleworth equation” Type A1 Journal ArticleUA
Year 2024 Publication Scripta Materialia Abbreviated Journal Scripta Materialia
Volume 250 Issue Pages 116186
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Language Wos Publication Date 2024-05-24
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ISSN 1359-6462 ISBN Additional Links
Impact Factor 6 Times cited Open Access
Notes Research Foundation Flanders; Approved Most recent IF: 6; 2024 IF: 3.747
Call Number UA @ lucian @ CMT Serial 9116
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Author Faraji, F.; Neyts, E.C.; Milošević, M.V.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Capillary Condensation of Water in Graphene Nanocapillaries Type A1 Journal ArticleUA
Year 2024 Publication Nano Letters Abbreviated Journal Nano Lett.
Volume 24 Issue 18 Pages 5625-5630
Keywords A1 Journal Article; CMT
Abstract Recent experiments have revealed that the macroscopic Kelvin equation remains surprisingly accurate even for nanoscale capillaries. This phenomenon was so far explained by the oscillatory behavior of the solid−liquid interfacial free energy. We here demonstrate thermodynamic and capillarity inconsistencies with this explanation. After revising the Kelvin equation, we ascribe its validity at nanoscale confinement to the effect of disjoining pressure.

To substantiate our hypothesis, we employed molecular dynamics simulations to evaluate interfacial heat transfer and wetting properties. Our assessments unveil a breakdown in a previously established proportionality between the work of adhesion and the Kapitza conductance at capillary heights below 1.3 nm, where the dominance of the work of adhesion shifts primarily from energy to entropy. Alternatively, the peak density of the initial water layer can effectively probe the work of adhesion. Unlike under bulk conditions, high confinement renders the work of adhesion entropically unfavorable.
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Impact Factor 10.8 Times cited Open Access
Notes This work was supported by Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO, project No. G099219N). The computational resources used in this work were provided by the HPC core facility CalcUA of the University of Antwerp, and the Flemish Supercomputer Center (VSC), funded by FWO and the Flemish Government. Approved Most recent IF: 10.8; 2024 IF: 12.712
Call Number UA @ lucian @ Serial 9123
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