Density-functional theory calculations have been used to identify stable layered Li-M-B crystal structure phases derived from a recently proposed binary metal-sandwich (MS) lithium monoboride superconductor. We show that the MS lithium monoboride gains in stability when alloyed with electron-rich metal diborides; the resulting ordered Li2 (1-x) Mx B 2 ternary phases may form under normal synthesis conditions in a wide concentration range of x for a number of group-III-V metals M. In an effort to preselect compounds with the strongest electron-phonon coupling we examine the softening of the in-plane boron phonon mode at Γ in a large class of metal borides. Our results reveal interesting general trends for the frequency of the in-plane boron phonon modes as a function of the boron-boron bond length and the valence of the metal. One of the candidates with a promise to be an MgB 2-type superconductor, Li2 AlB4, has been examined in more detail: According to our ab initio calculations of the phonon dispersion and the electron-phonon coupling λ, the compound should have a critical temperature of ∼4 K. © 2008 The American Physical Society.

Thermodynamic stabilities of ternary metal borides: An ab initio guide for synthesizing layered superconductors / Kolmogorov, A. N.; Calandra, M.; Curtarolo, S.. - In: PHYSICAL REVIEW. B, CONDENSED MATTER AND MATERIALS PHYSICS. - ISSN 1098-0121. - 78:9(2008). [10.1103/PhysRevB.78.094520]

Thermodynamic stabilities of ternary metal borides: An ab initio guide for synthesizing layered superconductors

Calandra M.;
2008-01-01

Abstract

Density-functional theory calculations have been used to identify stable layered Li-M-B crystal structure phases derived from a recently proposed binary metal-sandwich (MS) lithium monoboride superconductor. We show that the MS lithium monoboride gains in stability when alloyed with electron-rich metal diborides; the resulting ordered Li2 (1-x) Mx B 2 ternary phases may form under normal synthesis conditions in a wide concentration range of x for a number of group-III-V metals M. In an effort to preselect compounds with the strongest electron-phonon coupling we examine the softening of the in-plane boron phonon mode at Γ in a large class of metal borides. Our results reveal interesting general trends for the frequency of the in-plane boron phonon modes as a function of the boron-boron bond length and the valence of the metal. One of the candidates with a promise to be an MgB 2-type superconductor, Li2 AlB4, has been examined in more detail: According to our ab initio calculations of the phonon dispersion and the electron-phonon coupling λ, the compound should have a critical temperature of ∼4 K. © 2008 The American Physical Society.
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Kolmogorov, A. N.; Calandra, M.; Curtarolo, S.
Thermodynamic stabilities of ternary metal borides: An ab initio guide for synthesizing layered superconductors / Kolmogorov, A. N.; Calandra, M.; Curtarolo, S.. - In: PHYSICAL REVIEW. B, CONDENSED MATTER AND MATERIALS PHYSICS. - ISSN 1098-0121. - 78:9(2008). [10.1103/PhysRevB.78.094520]
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