Magnetotransport and Magneto-Thermoelectric Properties of the Nodel-Line Semimetal SnTaS2

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Authors: Long Ma, Hao Tian, Xiaojian Wu, Dong Chen
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Abstract

Topological semimetals with nontrivial band structures host a variety of unconventional transport phenomena and have attracted significant attention in condensed matter physics. SnTaS2, a recently proposed topological nodal-line superconductor with a centrosymmetric layered structure, provides an ideal platform to explore the interplay between topology and electronic transport. Here, we report a comprehensive study of the normal-state magnetotransport and magneto-thermoelectric properties of SnTaS2 single crystals. We observed large magnetoresistance and nonlinear Hall resistivity at low temperatures, which can be well described by a two-band model, indicating the coexistence of electron and hole carriers. The Seebeck and Nernst coefficients were found to exhibit pronounced and nonmonotonic magnetic field dependences at low temperatures, consistent with multiband transport behavior. Moreover, clear quantum oscillations with a single frequency are detected in both electrical and thermoelectric measurements. Analysis of the oscillations reveals a small effective mass and a nontrivial Berry phase, suggesting that the corresponding Fermi surface arises from a topologically nontrivial band. These findings shed light on the normal-state electronic structure of SnTaS2 and highlight the important role of topological bands in shaping its transport properties.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Topological Materials and Phenomena Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices 2D Materials and Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Materials
Volume
19
Issue
3
Pages
556–556
Publication date
30 January 2026
Language
EN