Topological properties of the high-pressure hydride superconductor bismuth dihydride <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"> <mml:msub> <mml:mi>BiH</mml:mi> <mml:mn>2</mml:mn> </mml:msub> </mml:math>

Topological properties and topological superconductivity in real materials have attracted intensive experimental and theoretical attentions recently. The topological electronic properties of pressure-induced superconductors ${\mathrm{BiH}}_{2}$ have been studied based on first-principles electronic structure calculations. Recent experiments have revealed that ${\mathrm{BiH}}_{2}$ exhibits five distinct phases under high pressure, our studies show that $Cmcm\text{\ensuremath{-}}{\mathrm{BiH}}_{2}, Pnma\text{\ensuremath{-}}{\mathrm{BiH}}_{2}, Pnnm\text{\ensuremath{-}}{\mathrm{BiH}}_{2}$, and $P{2}_{1}/m\text{\ensuremath{-}}{\mathrm{BiH}}_{2}$ are all topological metals defined on curved Fermi levels, while the $P{2}_{1}{2}_{1}{2}_{1}\text{\ensuremath{-}}{\mathrm{BiH}}_{2}$ holds Weyl points near the Fermi level. The topological surface states (TSSs) and Fermi arcs of ${\mathrm{BiH}}_{2}$ right cross the Fermi level and hold helical spin textures. Considering the fact that the ${\mathrm{BiH}}_{2}$ exhibit high superconducting transition temperatures (${T}_{c}$) of $\ensuremath{\sim}70$ K under pressure confirmed by recent experiments, the superconducting bulks will induce superconductivity in the TSSs via the proximity effect. Thus, the hydride superconductors ${\mathrm{BiH}}_{2}$ may provide a promising platform for exploring topological superconductivity and Majorana zero modes.

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Physical Review Materials
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2026-06-30
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https://doi.org/10.1103/6b4m-ppcq
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Topological properties of the high-pressure hydride superconductor bismuth dihydride <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"> <mml:msub> <mml:mi>BiH</mml:mi> <mml:mn>2</mml:mn> </mml:msub> </mml:math>

Ningning Zhao, Shu-Feng Zhang, Zi-Wen Meng, Chang-Wen Zhang
Physical Review Materials
Topological Materials and Phenomena
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Topological properties of the high-pressure hydride superconductor bismuth dihydride <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"> <mml:msub> <mml:mi>BiH</mml:mi> <mml:mn>2</mml:mn> </mml:msub> </mml:math>

Ningning Zhao, Shu-Feng Zhang, Zi-Wen Meng, Chang-Wen Zhang
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Topological properties and topological superconductivity in real materials have attracted intensive experimental and theoretical attentions recently. The topological electronic properties of pressure-induced superconductors ${\mathrm{BiH}}_{2}$ have been studied based on first-principles electronic structure calculations. Recent experiments have revealed that ${\mathrm{BiH}}_{2}$ exhibits five distinct phases under high pressure, our studies show that $Cmcm\text{\ensuremath{-}}{\mathrm{BiH}}_{2}, Pnma\text{\ensuremath{-}}{\mathrm{BiH}}_{2}, Pnnm\text{\ensuremath{-}}{\mathrm{BiH}}_{2}$, and $P{2}_{1}/m\text{\ensuremath{-}}{\mathrm{BiH}}_{2}$ are all topological metals defined on curved Fermi levels, while the $P{2}_{1}{2}_{1}{2}_{1}\text{\ensuremath{-}}{\mathrm{BiH}}_{2}$ holds Weyl points near the Fermi level. The topological surface states (TSSs) and Fermi arcs of ${\mathrm{BiH}}_{2}$ right cross the Fermi level and hold helical spin textures. Considering the fact that the ${\mathrm{BiH}}_{2}$ exhibit high superconducting transition temperatures (${T}_{c}$) of $\ensuremath{\sim}70$ K under pressure confirmed by recent experiments, the superconducting bulks will induce superconductivity in the TSSs via the proximity effect. Thus, the hydride superconductors ${\mathrm{BiH}}_{2}$ may provide a promising platform for exploring topological superconductivity and Majorana zero modes.

Physical Review MaterialsVol. 10(6)
University of Jinan (CN)
National Natural Science Foundation of China, Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province
Openalex Percentile: Top 8%
Topological Materials and Phenomena
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Topological properties of the high-pressure hydride superconductor bismuth dihydride <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"> <mml:msub> <mml:mi>BiH</mml:mi> <mml:mn>2</mml:mn> </mml:msub> </mml:math> — Ningning Zhao, Shu-Feng Zhang, et al. · Physical Review Materials (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS