Optimizing the Bi_(2-x)Sb_(x)Te_(3-y)Se_(y) solid solutions to approach the intrinsic topological insulator regime

Details Optimizing the Bi_(2-x)Sb_(x)Te_(3-y)Se_(y) solid solutions to approach the intrinsic topological insulator regime Optimizing the Bi_(2-x)Sb_(x)Te_(3-y)Se_(y) solid solutions to approach the intrinsic topological insulator regime

2011-10-09

arxiv.org/abs/1110.1788v1

Phys. Rev. B 84, 165311 (2011)

Physics

Condensed Matter

Materials Science

7 pages, 4 figures

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To optimize the bulk-insulating behavior in the topological insulator materials having the tetradymite structure, we have synthesized and characterized single-crystal samples of Bi_(2-x)Sb_(x)Te_(3-y)Se_(y) (BSTS) solid solution at various compositions. We have elucidated that there are a series of "intrinsic" compositions where the acceptors and donors compensate each other and present a maximally bulk-insulating behavior. At such compositions, the resistivity can become as large as several Ohmcm at low temperature and one can infer the role of the surface-transport channel in the non-linear Hall effect. In particular, the composition of Bi1.5Sb0.5Te1.7Se1.3 achieves the lowest bulk carrier density and appears to be best suited for surface transport studies.

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