Topological Materials, Two-Dimensional Boron, and Quantum Transport Phenomena
This community investigates the electronic, magnetic, and optical properties of topological phases and atomically thin materials, focusing on how quantum states behave in two-dimensional structures, semimetals, and insulators.
The research centers on the electronic structure and transport mechanisms of topological insulators, Weyl and Dirac semimetals, and two-dimensional materials such as borophene, silicene, and germanene. Recurring themes include the anomalous Hall effect, spin Hall effect, and the behavior of edge and surface states in thin films and monolayers. A significant portion of the work involves first-principles calculations and density functional theory to predict phase transitions and magnetic properties. Applications range from quantum spintronics and Josephson junctions to superconducting diode effects and optoelectronic devices. The community also explores boron clusters and their derivatives for energy storage and sensing, linking fundamental quantum physics with material synthesis.
The community is most prominent in boron research, comprising 1.7% of all boron papers, and germanium research, comprising 1.3% of all germanium papers. It also represents 1.0% of tellurium research and 0.9% of bismuth research. Boron contributes the highest number of papers to this group, with 2,677 entries, while carbon follows with 2,536 papers.
The community comprises 14,711 papers, published primarily in Physical Review B, Physical Review Letters, and arXiv.
Recent work continues to explore quantum anomalous Hall effects in ferromagnetic metals, the structural and optical properties of topological semimetals like ZrSn3, and the development of borophene-based nanostructures for sensing and energy applications. Studies also examine superconducting diode effects in heterostructures and the synthesis of crystalline semiconductor boron quantum dots.