T-C20 Carbon: A Three-Dimensional Topological Carbon Allotrope Constructed from Zigzag Carbon Chains

Authors

  • Li Peng
  • Jiaren Yuan
  • Yue-E Xie

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/ajst.v7i1.10980

Keywords:

Carbon allotrope, Zigzag carbon chains, Topological semimetals, Optical properties.

Abstract

Carbon materials have attracted much attention due to their excellent electronic structure and topological properties. By linking the zigzag carbon chains with carbon dimers, we propose a new stable three-dimensional (3D) carbon allotrope: T-C20 carbon. This carbon structure has four nodal lines in the Brillouin zone (BZ) protected by mirror symmetry. Moreover, T-C20 carbon exhibits strong anisotropic optical properties and strong absorption in the whole infrared, visible and ultraviolet regions, which is suitable for the broadband photodetector. Our research provides a new idea for the construction of novel 3D topological carbon allotropes.

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Published

11-08-2023

How to Cite

Peng, L., Yuan, J., & Xie, Y.-E. (2023). T-C20 Carbon: A Three-Dimensional Topological Carbon Allotrope Constructed from Zigzag Carbon Chains. Academic Journal of Science and Technology, 7(1), 9–12. https://doi.org/10.54097/ajst.v7i1.10980

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