Anomalous Charge State Evolution and Its Control of Superconductivity in M₃Al₂C (M = Mo, W).

ABSTRACT: The charge states of elements dictate the behavior of electrons and phonons in a lattice, either directly or indirectly. Here, we report the discovery of an anomalous charge state evolution in the superconducting M₃Al₂C (M = Mo, W) system, where electron doping can be achieved through "oxidation." Specifically, with the continuous removal of electron donor (Al) from the structure, we found an electron doping effect in the negatively charged transition metals. Over a certain threshold, the charge state of transition metals goes through a sudden reversion from negative to positive, which leads to a subsequent structure collapse. Concomitantly, the previous robust superconducting transition temperatures (T_cs) can be flexibly modulated. Detailed analysis reveal

SUBMITTER: Ying T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7284061 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature