Layer-coupled corner states in two-dimensional topological multiferroics

被引:3
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作者
Li, Runhan [1 ]
Zou, Xiaorong [1 ]
Bai, Yingxi [1 ]
Chen, Zhiqi [1 ]
Huang, Baibiao [1 ]
Dai, Ying [1 ]
Niu, Chengwang [1 ]
机构
[1] Shandong Univ, Sch Phys, State Key Lab Crystal Mat, Jinan 250100, Peoples R China
基金
中国国家自然科学基金;
关键词
FERROELECTRICITY; TRANSITIONS; INSULATOR;
D O I
10.1039/d3mh01266b
中图分类号
O6 [化学];
学科分类号
0703 ;
摘要
The structural diversity and controllability in two-dimensional (2D) materials offers an intriguing platform for exploring a wide range of topological phenomena. The layer degree of freedom, as a novel technique for material manipulation, requires further investigation regarding its association with topological states. Here, using first-principles calculations and a tight-binding model, we propose a novel mechanism that couples the second-order topological corner states with the layer degree of freedom. By analyzing the edge states, topological indices, and spectra of nanoflakes, we identify ferromagnetic H '-Co2XF2 (X = C, N) as 2D second-order topological insulators with intrinsic ferroelectricity. Moreover, the topological corner states strongly couple with the layer degree of freedom, and, remarkably, ferroelectricity provides a nonvolatile handle to manipulate the layer-polarized corner states. These findings open an avenue for the manipulation of second-order topological states and establish a bridge between ferroelectricity and nontrivial topology. In two-dimensional multiferroics, a new class of higher-order topological insulator materials realize layer-polarized topological corner states through ferroelectric polarization.
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页码:2242 / 2247
页数:6
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