The physical properties of most 2D materials are highly dependent on the nature of their interlayer interaction.In-depth studies of the interlayer interaction are beneficial to the understanding of the physical proper...The physical properties of most 2D materials are highly dependent on the nature of their interlayer interaction.In-depth studies of the interlayer interaction are beneficial to the understanding of the physical properties of 2D materials and permit the development of related devices.Layered magnetic NiPS_(3)has unique magnetic and electronic properties.The electronic band structure and corresponding magnetic state of NiPS_(3)are expected to be sensitive to the interlayer interaction,which can be tuned by external pressure.Here,we report an insulator-metal transition accompanied by the collapse of magnetic order during the 2D-3D structural crossover induced by hydrostatic pressure.A two-stage phase transition from a monoclinic(C2/m)to a trigonal(P31m)lattice is identified via ab initio simulations and confirmed via high-pressure X-ray diffraction and Raman scattering;this transition corresponds to a layer-by-layer slip mechanism along the a-axis.Temperature-dependent resistance measurements and room temperature infrared spectroscopy under different pressures demonstrate that the insulator-metal transition and the collapse of the magnetic order occur at~20 GPa,which is confirmed by low-temperature Raman scattering measurements and theoretical calculations.These results establish a strong correlation between the structural change,electric transport,and magnetic phase transition and expand our understanding of layered magnetic materials.Moreover,the structural transition caused by the interlayer displacement has significance for designing similar devices at ambient pressure.展开更多
基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant Nos.2016YFA0401503,2018YFA0305700,2017YFA0302904,2020YFA0711502,and 2016YFA0300500)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11575288,11974387,U1932215,U1930401,12004014,22090041,and 11774419)+3 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program and Key Research Program of Frontier Sciences of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant Nos.XDB33000000,XDB25000000,and QYZDBSSW-SLH013)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.Y202003)the CAS Interdisciplinary Innovation Team(Grant No.JCTD-2019-01)ADXRD measurements were performed at 4W2 High Pressure Station,Beijing Synchrotron Radiation Facility(BSRF),which is supported by the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant Nos.KJCX2-SW-N20,and KJCX2-SW-N03)。
文摘The physical properties of most 2D materials are highly dependent on the nature of their interlayer interaction.In-depth studies of the interlayer interaction are beneficial to the understanding of the physical properties of 2D materials and permit the development of related devices.Layered magnetic NiPS_(3)has unique magnetic and electronic properties.The electronic band structure and corresponding magnetic state of NiPS_(3)are expected to be sensitive to the interlayer interaction,which can be tuned by external pressure.Here,we report an insulator-metal transition accompanied by the collapse of magnetic order during the 2D-3D structural crossover induced by hydrostatic pressure.A two-stage phase transition from a monoclinic(C2/m)to a trigonal(P31m)lattice is identified via ab initio simulations and confirmed via high-pressure X-ray diffraction and Raman scattering;this transition corresponds to a layer-by-layer slip mechanism along the a-axis.Temperature-dependent resistance measurements and room temperature infrared spectroscopy under different pressures demonstrate that the insulator-metal transition and the collapse of the magnetic order occur at~20 GPa,which is confirmed by low-temperature Raman scattering measurements and theoretical calculations.These results establish a strong correlation between the structural change,electric transport,and magnetic phase transition and expand our understanding of layered magnetic materials.Moreover,the structural transition caused by the interlayer displacement has significance for designing similar devices at ambient pressure.
