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Zhentao Fu

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arXiv2026

Altermagnetism-Induced Spin-resolved electronic structure in Janus FeX0.5Y0.5 Monolayers (X, Y = S, Se, Te)

Realizing the spin-resolved electronic properties in superconducting materials stands as a critical frontier, offering both novel fundamental physics and potential for dissipationless spin-based devices. Here, we predict a series of Janus FeX0.5Y0.5 monolayers derived from iron-based superconductors (e.g., FeSe, FeTe, and FeS) by using Kondo-type model and first-principles calculations. These Janus structures exhibit significant spin-splittingelectronic states, large topological band gaps (51.4 meV) and high Néel temperatures (415 K). We further reveal that valley polarization can be effectively tuned via applied in-plane strain and the resulting valley-polarized anomalous Hall conductivity can be manipulated by shifting the Fermi level. Our work suggests a new strategy based on altermagnetism for engineering spin-splitting states in superconducting systems and inspires further exploration of superconducting spintronics.

cond-mat.mtrl-sci↗

arXiv2025

Surface band-selective moiré effect induces flat band in mixed-dimensional heterostructures

In this work, we reveal a curious type of moiré effect that selectively modifies the surface states of bulk crystal. We synthesize mixed-dimensional heterostructures consisting of a noble gas monolayer grow on the surface of bulk Bi(111), and determine the electronic structure of the heterostructures using angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy. We directly observe moiré replicas of the Bi(111) surface states, while the bulk states remain barely changed. Meanwhile, we achieve control over the moiré period in the range of 25 Å to 80 Å by selecting monolayers of different noble gases and adjusting the annealing temperature. At large moiré periods, we observe hybridization between the surface band replicas, which leads to the formation of a correlated flat band. Our results serve as a bridge for understanding the moiré modulation effect from 2D to 3D systems, and provide a feasible approach for the realization of correlated phenomena through the engineering of surface states via moiré effects.

cond-mat.str-el↗

arXiv2024

Isolated zero-energy flat-bands and intrinsic magnetism in carbon monolayers

Flat-band in twisted graphene bilayer has garnered widespread attention, and whether flat-bands can be realized in carbon monolayer is an interesting topic worth exploring in condensed matter physics. In this work, we demonstrate that, based on the theory of compact localized states, a series of two-dimensional carbon allotropes with flat-bands can be achieved. Two of them named as 191-8-66-C-r567x-1 and 191-10-90-C-r567x-1 are confirmed to be dynamically stable carbon phases with isolated or weakly overlapped flat-bands at the Fermi-level. The maximum Fermi velocities of the flat-band electrons are evaluated to be 1x10^4 m/s and 0.786x10^4 m/s, both of which are lower than the Fermi velocity of the flat-band electrons in magic-angle graphene (4x10^4 m/s). Furthermore, 191-8-66-C-r567x-1 has been confirmed to be a flat-band related magnetic half-metal with a magnetic moment of 1.854 miuB per cell, while 191-10-90-C-r567x-1 is a flat-band related magnetic normal metal with a magnetic moment of 1.663 miuB per cell. These results not only show that flat-bands can be constructed in carbon monolayer, but also indicate the potential for achieving metal-free magnetic materials with light elements based on flat-band theory.

cond-mat.mes-hall↗