The reduced dimensions of 2D materials increase the strength of electron-electron correlations and hence they can be used as a platform to engineer exotic physical states such as Dirac semimetals. Here, using first-principles calculations, the authors investigate the mechanical properties of β12-B5H3, as well as possible Dirac semimetal and phonon-mediated superconducting phases.
- Chengyong Zhong
- Xuelian Li
- Peng Yu
