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Preparation of spatially uniform monolayer FeSexTe1−x (0 < x ≤ 1) by topotactic reaction
Nano Research 2023, 16 (1): 1712-1716
Published: 02 September 2022
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Spatially uniform high-temperature superconducting films are highly desirable for exploring novel properties and popularizing applications. To improve the uniformity, we fabricate monolayer FeSexTe1x (0 < x ≤ 1) films on SrTiO3(001) by topotactic reaction of monolayer FeTe films with selenium. Using in situ low-temperature scanning tunneling microscopy/spectroscopy, we demonstrate atomic-level uniformity of element distribution and well-defined superconducting gaps of ~ 15 meV in FeSexTe1−x films. In particular, the monolayer FeSe films exhibit fewer line defects and higher superfluid density as evidenced by sharper coherence peaks than those prepared by the co-evaporation method. Our results provide a promising way to optimize sample quality and lay a foundation for studying new physics and drawing reliable conclusions.

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