Multiple Topological Phases with Electronic Correlation in Intrinsic Ferromagnetic Semimetal VI<sub>3</sub> Monolayer

2D topological materials with magnetic ordering have become hot topics due to their nontrivial band topology and quantum states. In this work, the second-order topological states and evolution of linear band crossing are successfully predicted utilizing the effective k· p and tight binding models in the intrinsic ferromagnetic VI<sub>3</sub> monolayer under various effective Hubble interaction U<sub>eff</sub>. Upon inclusion of spin orbit coupling, a small bandgap (E<sub>g</sub>-1) of 12.7 meV is opened with a Chern invariant C = -1 at U<sub>eff</sub> = 0 eV. The E<sub>g</sub>-1 undergoes a transition from the non-trivial state to trivial state at U<sub>eff</sub> = 0.80 eV, accompanied by the appearance of Dirac cone. Remarkably, the increase of U<sub>eff</sub> causes the band inversion and adjustment of crystal symmetry, resulting in two unreported coexisting topological bandgaps (E<sub>g</sub>-2 and E<sub>g</sub>-3). Furthermore, a gapless node-loop appears at U<sub>eff</sub> = 1.06 eV and disappears at U<sub>eff</sub> = 1.09 eV around Γ point. Moreover, for the first time, the existence of second-order topological states with quantized corner fractional charges (e/3) is also observed in the VI<sub>3</sub> monolayer at U<sub>eff</sub> ≥0.96 eV. These results make the VI<sub>3</sub> monolayer a compelling candidate for exploring topological devices.

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2024-09-30
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https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202407232
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Multiple Topological Phases with Electronic Correlation in Intrinsic Ferromagnetic Semimetal VI3 Monolayer

Yukai An, Xiaosong Zhao
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Topological Materials and Phenomena
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Multiple Topological Phases with Electronic Correlation in Intrinsic Ferromagnetic Semimetal VI3 Monolayer

Yukai An, Xiaosong Zhao
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2D topological materials with magnetic ordering have become hot topics due to their nontrivial band topology and quantum states. In this work, the second-order topological states and evolution of linear band crossing are successfully predicted utilizing the effective k· p and tight binding models in the intrinsic ferromagnetic VI<sub>3</sub> monolayer under various effective Hubble interaction U<sub>eff</sub>. Upon inclusion of spin orbit coupling, a small bandgap (E<sub>g</sub>-1) of 12.7 meV is opened with a Chern invariant C = -1 at U<sub>eff</sub> = 0 eV. The E<sub>g</sub>-1 undergoes a transition from the non-trivial state to trivial state at U<sub>eff</sub> = 0.80 eV, accompanied by the appearance of Dirac cone. Remarkably, the increase of U<sub>eff</sub> causes the band inversion and adjustment of crystal symmetry, resulting in two unreported coexisting topological bandgaps (E<sub>g</sub>-2 and E<sub>g</sub>-3). Furthermore, a gapless node-loop appears at U<sub>eff</sub> = 1.06 eV and disappears at U<sub>eff</sub> = 1.09 eV around Γ point. Moreover, for the first time, the existence of second-order topological states with quantized corner fractional charges (e/3) is also observed in the VI<sub>3</sub> monolayer at U<sub>eff</sub> ≥0.96 eV. These results make the VI<sub>3</sub> monolayer a compelling candidate for exploring topological devices.

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Tianjin University of Technology (CN)
National Natural Science Foundation of China, Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin City
Openalex Percentile: Top 85%
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