Intrinsic topological insulator Bi(1.5)Sb(0.5)Te(3-x)Se(x) thin crystals.

ABSTRACT: The quaternary topological insulator (Bi,Sb)2(Te,Se)3 has demonstrated topological surface states with an insulating bulk. Scientists have identified an optimized composition of Bi(1.5)Sb(0.5)Te(1.7)Se(1.3) with the highest resistivity reported. But the physics that drive to this composition remains unclear. Here we report the crystal structure and the magneto-transport properties of Bi(1.5)Sb(0.5)Te(3-x)Se(x) (BSTS) series. A correlation between the structure and the physical properties has been revealed. We found out that within the rhombohedral structure, the composition with most Te substituting Se has the highest resistivity. On the other hand, segregation of other composition phases will introduce much higher bulk concentration.

SUBMITTER: Wang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4300459 | biostudies-other | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other