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Synthesis and structure of a non-van-der-Waals two-dimensional coordination polymer with superconductivity

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  • Zhichao Pan

    (Peking University
    Peking University)

  • Xing Huang

    (Technische Universität Dresden)

  • Yunlong Fan

    (Peking University
    Peking University)

  • Shaoze Wang

    (Westlake University)

  • Yiyu Liu

    (China University of Petroleum)

  • Xuzhong Cong

    (Peking University)

  • Tingsong Zhang

    (Peking University
    Peking University)

  • Shichao Qi

    (Peking University)

  • Ying Xing

    (China University of Petroleum)

  • Yu-Qing Zheng

    (Peking University
    Peking University)

  • Jian Li

    (Nanjing University)

  • Xiaoming Zhang

    (Ocean University of China)

  • Wei Xu

    (Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences)

  • Lei Sun

    (Westlake University)

  • Jian Wang

    (Peking University
    Collaborative Innovation Center of Quantum Matter)

  • Jin-Hu Dou

    (Peking University
    Peking University)

Abstract

Two-dimensional conjugated coordination polymers exhibit remarkable charge transport properties, with copper-based benzenehexathiol (Cu-BHT) being a rare superconductor. However, the atomic structure of Cu-BHT has remained unresolved, hindering a deeper understanding of the superconductivity in such materials. Here, we show the synthesis of single crystals of Cu3BHT with high crystallinity, revealing a quasi-two-dimensional kagome structure with non-van der Waals interlayer Cu-S covalent bonds. These crystals exhibit intrinsic metallic behavior, with conductivity reaching 103 S/cm at 300 K and 104 S/cm at 2 K. Notably, superconductivity in Cu3BHT crystals is observed at 0.25 K, attributed to enhanced electron-electron interactions and electron-phonon coupling in the non-van der Waals structure. The discovery of this clear correlation between atomic-level crystal structure and electrical properties provides a crucial foundation for advancing superconductor coordination polymers, with potential to revolutionize future quantum devices.

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  • Zhichao Pan & Xing Huang & Yunlong Fan & Shaoze Wang & Yiyu Liu & Xuzhong Cong & Tingsong Zhang & Shichao Qi & Ying Xing & Yu-Qing Zheng & Jian Li & Xiaoming Zhang & Wei Xu & Lei Sun & Jian Wang & Jin, 2024. "Synthesis and structure of a non-van-der-Waals two-dimensional coordination polymer with superconductivity," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 15(1), pages 1-9, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:15:y:2024:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-024-53786-1
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-53786-1
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