Modulation of electronic properties with external fields in silicene-based nanostructures

Li Geng^a),^b), Zhao Yin-Chang^a),^b), Zheng Rui^a),^b), Ni Jun†^a),^b), Wu Yan-Ning^c)

Variation of band gaps and related energy gaps in the ASiSL and the constituent nanoribbons with respect to strain ɛ . (a) ASiNR (5), ASiNR (7), and ASiNR (9). (b) ASiSL (5, 7; 4, 4). (c) ASiSL (5, 9; 4, 4). (d) ASiSL (7, 9; 4, 4).^{[ 78 ]}