3 papers
cond-mat.mtrl-sci2026
Symmetry-Protected Phonon Topology and Low Lattice Thermal Conductivity in Square-Octagonal Chalcogenides
Nair Surabhi Suresh, Mondal Chiranjith, Alam Aftab +1
Unconventional lattice geometries provide an effective platform for realizing symmetry-protected topological phonon states that can strongly influence lattice heat transport. In th…
cond-mat.mtrl-sci2024
Efficient Electrochemical CO2 Reduction Reaction over Cu-decorated Biphenylene
Radha N Somaiya, Muhammad Sajjad, Nirpendra Singh +1
Developing efficient electrocatalysts for CO reduction into value-added products is crucial for the green economy. Inspired by the recent synthesis of Biphenylene (BPH), we hav…
cond-mat.mtrl-sci2023
Ternary Alkali Metal Copper Chalcogenides ACuX (A= Na, K and X= S, Se, Te): Promising Candidate for Solar Harvesting Applications
Gurudayal Behera, Surabhi Suresh Nair, Nirpendra Singh +2
We report a comprehensive first-principles study of the relative stability of the various possible crystal structures, and the electronic and optical properties of ternary alkali m…