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Title: Formation of Supernarrow Borophene Nanoribbons
Abstract Borophenes have sparked considerable interest owing to their fascinating physical characteristics and diverse polymorphism. However, borophene nanoribbons (BNRs) with widths less than 2 nm have not been achieved. Herein, we report the experimental realization of supernarrow BNRs. Combining scanning tunneling microscopy imaging with density functional theory modeling and ab initio molecular dynamics simulations, we demonstrate that, under the applied growth conditions, boron atoms can penetrate the outermost layer of Au(111) and form BNRs composed of a pair of zigzag (2,2) boron rows. The BNRs have a width self‐contained to ∼1 nm and dipoles at the edges to keep them separated. They are embedded in the outermost Au layer and shielded on top by the evacuated Au atoms, free of the need for post‐passivation. Scanning tunneling spectroscopy reveals distinct edge states, primarily attributed to the localized spin at the BNRs’ zigzag edges. This work adds a new member to the boron material family and introduces a new physical feature to borophenes.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
2403841
PAR ID:
10565884
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Publisher / Repository:
Wiley-VCH
Date Published:
Journal Name:
Angewandte Chemie International Edition
Volume:
63
Issue:
28
ISSN:
1433-7851
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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