Abstract
We report results of investigation of electrical and thermoelectric properties of Sn2P2S6 under strong compression up to 20 GPa. An “insulator-metal”(I-M)-type transition was discovered by a monotonic and reversible lowering of electrical resistivity by 9–10 orders. The energy gap (Eg = 2.3 eV) was estimated to decrease to ∼0.25–0.3 eV at 20 GPa. X-ray diffraction and Raman studies on samples recovered from the high pressure experiments confirm a conservation of the original monoclinic lattice. Thus, a colossal “band-gap engineering” potential is revealed in this optical material. Sn2P2S6 is a potential candidate for emergent multi-functional switches, between transparent “insulator” state and conducting state with magneto-dependent properties.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
