Uniaxial Strain-Induced Stacking Order Change in Trilayer Graphene.

ABSTRACT: The layer stacking order in two-dimensional heterostructures, like graphene, affects their physical properties and potential applications. Trilayer graphene, specifically ABC-trilayer graphene, has captured significant interest due to its potential for correlated electronic states. However, achieving a stable ABC arrangement is challenging due to its lower thermodynamic stability compared to the more stable ABA stacking. Despite recent advancements in obtaining ABC graphene through external perturbations, such as strain, the stacking transition mechanism remains insufficiently explored. In this study, we unveil a universal mechanism to achieve ABC stacking, applicable for understanding ABA to ABC stacking changes induced by any mechanical perturbations. Our approach is based on a novel str

SUBMITTER: Dey A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10875650 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature