<p>Investigating novel materials under high pressure presents a challenge in condensed matter physics. In this study, we examine <InlineEquation ID="IEq7"> <InlineMediaObject> <ImageObject Color="BlackWhite" FileRef="41598_2025_98376_Article_IEq1.gif" Format="GIF" Height="16" Rendition="HTML" Resolution="72" Type="Linedraw" Width="52" /> </InlineMediaObject> <EquationSource Format="TEX">\(\hbox {LiB}_{{2}} \hbox {N}_{{2}}\)</EquationSource> </InlineEquation> and <InlineEquation ID="IEq8"> <InlineMediaObject> <ImageObject Color="BlackWhite" FileRef="41598_2025_98376_Article_IEq2.gif" Format="GIF" Height="16" Rendition="HTML" Resolution="72" Type="Linedraw" Width="52" /> </InlineMediaObject> <EquationSource Format="TEX">\(\hbox {LiC}_{{2}} \hbox {N}_{{2}}\)</EquationSource> </InlineEquation>, materials identified through an evolutionary algorithm, which exhibit thermodynamic stability up to at least 100 GPa. Our findings reveal that <InlineEquation ID="IEq9"> <InlineMediaObject> <ImageObject Color="BlackWhite" FileRef="41598_2025_98376_Article_IEq1.gif" Format="GIF" Height="16" Rendition="HTML" Resolution="72" Type="Linedraw" Width="52" /> </InlineMediaObject> <EquationSource Format="TEX">\(\hbox {LiB}_{{2}} \hbox {N}_{{2}}\)</EquationSource> </InlineEquation> exhibits a rhombohedral structure (<InlineEquation ID="IEq10"> <InlineMediaObject> <ImageObject Color="BlackWhite" FileRef="41598_2025_98376_Article_IEq10.gif" Format="GIF" Height="16" Rendition="HTML" Resolution="72" Type="Linedraw" Width="39" /> </InlineMediaObject> <EquationSource Format="TEX">\(R\bar{3}m\)</EquationSource> </InlineEquation>) at pressures ranging from 0 GPa to 25 GPa, transitioning to a hexagonal structure (<InlineEquation ID="IEq11"> <InlineMediaObject> <ImageObject Color="BlackWhite" FileRef="41598_2025_98376_Article_IEq11.gif" Format="GIF" Height="16" Rendition="HTML" Resolution="72" Type="Linedraw" Width="45" /> </InlineMediaObject> <EquationSource Format="TEX">\(P\bar{6}m2\)</EquationSource> </InlineEquation>) between 50 GPa and 100 GPa. In contrast, <InlineEquation ID="IEq12"> <InlineMediaObject> <ImageObject Color="BlackWhite" FileRef="41598_2025_98376_Article_IEq2.gif" Format="GIF" Height="16" Rendition="HTML" Resolution="72" Type="Linedraw" Width="52" /> </InlineMediaObject> <EquationSource Format="TEX">\(\hbox {LiC}_{{2}} \hbox {N}_{{2}}\)</EquationSource> </InlineEquation> is predicted to have a monoclinic structure (<i>C</i>2/<i>m</i>) at low pressures and a hexagonal structure (<InlineEquation ID="IEq13"> <InlineMediaObject> <ImageObject Color="BlackWhite" FileRef="41598_2025_98376_Article_IEq13.gif" Format="GIF" Height="19" Rendition="HTML" Resolution="72" Type="Linedraw" Width="76" /> </InlineMediaObject> <EquationSource Format="TEX">\(P6_{3}/mmc\)</EquationSource> </InlineEquation>) at higher pressures. Notably, both materials are dynamically stable within the harmonic approximation at pressures beyond 15 GPa for <InlineEquation ID="IEq14"> <InlineMediaObject> <ImageObject Color="BlackWhite" FileRef="41598_2025_98376_Article_IEq1.gif" Format="GIF" Height="16" Rendition="HTML" Resolution="72" Type="Linedraw" Width="52" /> </InlineMediaObject> <EquationSource Format="TEX">\(\hbox {LiB}_{{2}} \hbox {N}_{{2}}\)</EquationSource> </InlineEquation> and beyond 25 GPa for <InlineEquation ID="IEq15"> <InlineMediaObject> <ImageObject Color="BlackWhite" FileRef="41598_2025_98376_Article_IEq2.gif" Format="GIF" Height="16" Rendition="HTML" Resolution="72" Type="Linedraw" Width="52" /> </InlineMediaObject> <EquationSource Format="TEX">\(\hbox {LiC}_{{2}} \hbox {N}_{{2}}\)</EquationSource> </InlineEquation>. Furthermore, accurately capturing the thermal lattice vibrations of these materials under strong quantum anharmonicity requires advanced methods. Using a stochastic approach to self-consistent harmonic approximation (SSCHA), we introduce anharmonic corrections to further explore lattice dynamics. For superconducting properties, <InlineEquation ID="IEq16"> <InlineMediaObject> <ImageObject Color="BlackWhite" FileRef="41598_2025_98376_Article_IEq1.gif" Format="GIF" Height="16" Rendition="HTML" Resolution="72" Type="Linedraw" Width="52" /> </InlineMediaObject> <EquationSource Format="TEX">\(\hbox {LiB}_{{2}} \hbox {N}_{{2}}\)</EquationSource> </InlineEquation> shows a remarkable critical temperature (<InlineEquation ID="IEq17"> <InlineMediaObject> <ImageObject Color="BlackWhite" FileRef="41598_2025_98376_Article_IEq17.gif" Format="GIF" Height="16" Rendition="HTML" Resolution="72" Type="Linedraw" Width="17" /> </InlineMediaObject> <EquationSource Format="TEX">\(T_{\textrm{c}}\)</EquationSource> </InlineEquation>) of 44.5 K at a pressure of 25 GPa, as predicted within the harmonic approximation. In comparison, <InlineEquation ID="IEq18"> <InlineMediaObject> <ImageObject Color="BlackWhite" FileRef="41598_2025_98376_Article_IEq2.gif" Format="GIF" Height="16" Rendition="HTML" Resolution="72" Type="Linedraw" Width="52" /> </InlineMediaObject> <EquationSource Format="TEX">\(\hbox {LiC}_{{2}} \hbox {N}_{{2}}\)</EquationSource> </InlineEquation> achieves a <InlineEquation ID="IEq19"> <InlineMediaObject> <ImageObject Color="BlackWhite" FileRef="41598_2025_98376_Article_IEq17.gif" Format="GIF" Height="16" Rendition="HTML" Resolution="72" Type="Linedraw" Width="17" /> </InlineMediaObject> <EquationSource Format="TEX">\(T_{\textrm{c}}\)</EquationSource> </InlineEquation> of approximately 13 K at a pressure of 50 GPa when anharmonic corrections are applied using the Allen-Dynes modified McMillan equation. Our findings bridge a gap in understanding electronic band structure, phonon linewidth impacts, and vibrational modes under pressure, offering key insights into phase stability and superconducting mechanisms. These findings introduce a promising new class of materials, emphasizing their potential to enrich superconductivity research by advancing previously overlooked substances.</p>

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Exploring phonon mediated superconductivity of \(\hbox {LiB}_{{2}} \hbox {N}_{{2}}\) and \(\hbox {LiC}_{{2}} \hbox {N}_{{2}}\) under high pressure insight from first-principles calculations

  • Prutthipong Tsuppayakorn-aek,
  • Thiti Bovornratanaraks,
  • Komsilp Kotmool

摘要

Investigating novel materials under high pressure presents a challenge in condensed matter physics. In this study, we examine \(\hbox {LiB}_{{2}} \hbox {N}_{{2}}\) and \(\hbox {LiC}_{{2}} \hbox {N}_{{2}}\) , materials identified through an evolutionary algorithm, which exhibit thermodynamic stability up to at least 100 GPa. Our findings reveal that \(\hbox {LiB}_{{2}} \hbox {N}_{{2}}\) exhibits a rhombohedral structure ( \(R\bar{3}m\) ) at pressures ranging from 0 GPa to 25 GPa, transitioning to a hexagonal structure ( \(P\bar{6}m2\) ) between 50 GPa and 100 GPa. In contrast, \(\hbox {LiC}_{{2}} \hbox {N}_{{2}}\) is predicted to have a monoclinic structure (C2/m) at low pressures and a hexagonal structure ( \(P6_{3}/mmc\) ) at higher pressures. Notably, both materials are dynamically stable within the harmonic approximation at pressures beyond 15 GPa for \(\hbox {LiB}_{{2}} \hbox {N}_{{2}}\) and beyond 25 GPa for \(\hbox {LiC}_{{2}} \hbox {N}_{{2}}\) . Furthermore, accurately capturing the thermal lattice vibrations of these materials under strong quantum anharmonicity requires advanced methods. Using a stochastic approach to self-consistent harmonic approximation (SSCHA), we introduce anharmonic corrections to further explore lattice dynamics. For superconducting properties, \(\hbox {LiB}_{{2}} \hbox {N}_{{2}}\) shows a remarkable critical temperature ( \(T_{\textrm{c}}\) ) of 44.5 K at a pressure of 25 GPa, as predicted within the harmonic approximation. In comparison, \(\hbox {LiC}_{{2}} \hbox {N}_{{2}}\) achieves a \(T_{\textrm{c}}\) of approximately 13 K at a pressure of 50 GPa when anharmonic corrections are applied using the Allen-Dynes modified McMillan equation. Our findings bridge a gap in understanding electronic band structure, phonon linewidth impacts, and vibrational modes under pressure, offering key insights into phase stability and superconducting mechanisms. These findings introduce a promising new class of materials, emphasizing their potential to enrich superconductivity research by advancing previously overlooked substances.