An easy way to controllably synthesize one-dimensional SmB<sub>6</sub> topological insulator nanostructures and exploration of their field emission applications

An easy way to controllably synthesize one-dimensional SmB₆ topological insulator nanostructures and exploration of their field emission applications

Yang Xun, Gan Hai-Bo, Tian Yan, Xu Ning-Sheng, Deng Shao-Zhi, Chen Jun, Chen Huanjun, Liang Shi-Dong, Liu Fei^†

(color online) (a) FE current density-electric field (J–E) curves of the SmB₆ nanowires and nanopencils. The inset shows emission images of the nanostructures. (b) The corresponding FN plots.