We study the thermoelectric properties of As and Sb monolayers (arsenene and antimonene) using density-functional theory and the semiclassical Boltzmann transport approach. The materials show large band gaps combined with low lattice thermal conductivities. Specifically, the small phonon frequencies and group velocities of antimonene lead to an excellent thermoelectric response at room temperature. We show that $n$-type doping enhances the figure of merit.

• Received 8 April 2017

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevApplied.8.044013