Table 2 Comparison between different models in the freestanding form: lattice constants (a and b), interlayer distance (d), binding energy (\(E_b\)) and number of interlayer bonds in a unit cell (\(n_b\)).

From: The effects of substrate and stacking in bilayer borophene

Model

a (Å)

b (Å)

d (Å)

\(E_b\) (eV/Å\(^2\))

\(n_b\)

AA

Relaxed

5.14

2.98

2.45

− 99.53

0

Preferred

5.06

2.97

1.91

− 106.52

1

AB

5.03

2.97

2.00

− 114.43

1