8 research outputs found
Observation of gapless nodal-line states in NdSbTe
Lanthanide (Ln) based systems in the ZrSiS-type nodal-line semimetals have
been subjects of research investigations as grounds for studying the interplay
of topology with possible magnetic ordering and electronic correlations that
may originate from the presence of Ln 4f electrons. In this study, we carried
out a thorough study of a LnSbTe system - NdSbTe - by using angle-resolved
photoemission spectroscopy along with first-principles calculations and
thermodynamic measurements. We experimentally detect the presence of multiple
gapless nodal-line states, which is well supported by first-principles
calculations. A dispersive and an almost non-dispersive nodal-line exist along
the bulk X-R direction. Another nodal-line is present well below the Fermi
level across the G- M direction, which is formed by bands with high Fermi
velocity that seem to be sensitive to light polarization. Our study provides an
insight into the electronic structure of a new LnSbTe material system that will
aid towards understanding the connection of Ln elements with topological
electronic structure in these systems.Comment: 34 pages, 12 figures; Supplemental Material include
Observation of multiple van Hove singularities and correlated electronic states in a new topological ferromagnetic kagome metal NdTi3Bi4
Kagome materials have attracted enormous research interest recently owing to
its diverse topological phases and manifestation of electronic correlation due
to its inherent geometric frustration. Here, we report the electronic structure
of a new distorted kagome metal NdTi3Bi4 using a combination of angle resolved
photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES) measurements and density functional theory
(DFT) calculations. We discover the presence of two at bands which are found to
originate from the kagome structure formed by Ti atoms with major contribution
from Ti dxy and Ti dx2-y2 orbitals. We also observed multiple van Hove
singularities (VHSs) in its electronic structure, with one VHS lying near the
Fermi level EF. In addition, the presence of a surface Dirac cone at the G
point and a linear Dirac-like state at the K point with its Dirac node lying
very close to the EF indicates its topological nature. Our findings reveal
NdTi3Bi4 as a potential material to understand the interplay of topology,
magnetism, and electron correlation.Comment: 7 pages, 4 figure
Observation of multiple flat bands and topological Dirac states in a new titanium based slightly distorted kagome metal YbTi3Bi4
Kagome lattices have emerged as an ideal platform for exploring various
exotic quantum phenomena such as correlated topological phases, frustrated
lattice geometry, unconventional charge density wave orders, Chern quantum
phases, superconductivity, etc. In particular, the vanadium based nonmagnetic
kagome metals AV3Sb5 (A= K, Rb, and Cs) have seen a flurry of research interest
due to the discovery of multiple competing orders. Here, we report the
discovery of a new Ti based kagome metal YbTi3Bi4 and employ angle-resolved
photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES), magnetotransport in combination with
density functional theory calculations to investigate its electronic structure.
We reveal spectroscopic evidence of multiple flat bands arising from the kagome
lattice of Ti with predominant Ti 3d character. Through our calculations of the
Z2 indices, we have identified that the system exhibits topological
nontriviality with surface Dirac cones at the Gamma point and a quasi
two-dimensional Dirac state at the K point which is further confirmed by our
ARPES measured band dispersion. These results establish YbTi3Bi4 as a novel
platform for exploring the intersection of nontrivial topology, and electron
correlation effects in this newly discovered Ti based kagome lattice.Comment: 8 pages, 5 figure
Observation of flat and weakly dispersing bands in a van der Waals semiconductor Nb3Br8 with breathing kagome lattice
Niobium halides, Nb3X8 (X = Cl,Br,I), which are predicted two-dimensional
magnets, have recently gotten attention due to their breathing kagome geometry.
Here, we have studied the electronic structure of Nb3Br8 by using
angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES) and first-principles
calculations. ARPES results depict the presence of multiple flat and weakly
dispersing bands. These bands are well explained by the theoretical
calculations, which show they have Nb d character indicating their origination
from the Nb atoms forming the breathing kagome plane. This van der Waals
material can be easily thinned down via mechanical exfoliation to the ultrathin
limit and such ultrathin samples are stable as depicted from the time-dependent
Raman spectroscopy measurements at room temperature. These results demonstrate
that Nb3Br8 is an excellent material not only for studying breathing kagome
induced flat band physics and its connection with magnetism, but also for
heterostructure fabrication for application purposes.Comment: 24 pages, 12 figures, Supplemental Material include
Improved mechanical strength, proton conductivity and power density in an ‘all-protonic’ ceramic fuel cell at intermediate temperature
The authors AA and NR would like to thank Universiti Brunei Darussalam for providing a UGS scholarship to perform this research. This work was supported by the UBD CRG project: UBD/OVACRI/CRGWG(006)/161201.Protonic ceramic fuel cells (PCFCs) have become the most efficient, clean and cost-effective electrochemical energy conversion devices in recent years. While significant progress has been made in developing proton conducting electrolyte materials, mechanical strength and durability still need to be improved for efficient applications. We report that adding 5 mol% Zn to the Y-doped barium cerate-zirconate perovskite electrolyte material can significantly improve the sintering properties, mechanical strength, durability and performance. Using same proton conducting material in anodes, electrolytes and cathodes to make a strong structural backbone shows clear advantages in mechanical strength over other arrangements with different materials. Rietveld analysis of the X-ray and neutron diffraction data of BaCe0.7Zr0.1Y0.15Zn0.05O3−δ (BCZYZn05) revealed a pure orthorhombic structure belonging to the Pbnm space group. Structural and electrochemical analyses indicate highly dense and high proton conductivity at intermediate temperature (400–700 °C). The anode-supported single cell, NiO-BCZYZn05|BCZYZn05|BSCF-BCZYZn05, demonstrates a peak power density of 872 mW cm−2 at 700 °C which is one of the highest power density in an all-protonic solid oxide fuel cell. This observation represents an important step towards commercially viable SOFC technology.Publisher PDFPeer reviewe
Observation of momentum-dependent charge density wave gap in a layered antiferromagnet Gd Te 3
Abstract Charge density wave (CDW) ordering has been an important topic of study for a long time owing to its connection with other exotic phases such as superconductivity and magnetism. The R Te 3 (R = rare-earth elements) family of materials provides a fertile ground to study the dynamics of CDW in van der Waals layered materials, and the presence of magnetism in these materials allows to explore the interplay among CDW and long range magnetic ordering. Here, we have carried out a high-resolution angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES) study of a CDW material Gd Te 3 , which is antiferromagnetic below ∼ 12 K , along with thermodynamic, electrical transport, magnetic, and Raman measurements. Our ARPES data show a two-fold symmetric Fermi surface with both gapped and ungapped regions indicative of the partial nesting. The gap is momentum dependent, maximum along Γ ¯ - Z ¯ and gradually decreases going towards Γ ¯ - X ¯ . Our study provides a platform to study the dynamics of CDW and its interaction with other physical orders in two- and three-dimensions
Improved mechanical strength, proton conductivity and power density in an ‘all-protonic’ ceramic fuel cell at intermediate temperature
Protonic ceramic fuel cells (PCFCs) have become the most efficient, clean and cost-effective electrochemical energy conversion devices in recent years. While significant progress has been made in developing proton conducting electrolyte materials, mechanical strength and durability still need to be improved for efficient applications. We report that adding 5 mol% Zn to the Y-doped barium cerate-zirconate perovskite electrolyte material can significantly improve the sintering properties, mechanical strength, durability and performance. Using same proton conducting material in anodes, electrolytes and cathodes to make a strong structural backbone shows clear advantages in mechanical strength over other arrangements with different materials. Rietveld analysis of the X-ray and neutron diffraction data of BaCe0.7Zr0.1Y0.15Zn0.05O3−δ (BCZYZn05) revealed a pure orthorhombic structure belonging to the Pbnm space group. Structural and electrochemical analyses indicate highly dense and high proton conductivity at intermediate temperature (400–700 °C). The anode-supported single cell, NiO-BCZYZn05|BCZYZn05|BSCF-BCZYZn05, demonstrates a peak power density of 872 mW cm−2 at 700 °C which is one of the highest power density in an all-protonic solid oxide fuel cell. This observation represents an important step towards commercially viable SOFC technology