Simulated scanning tunneling microscopy of few-layer phosphorus allotropes through hexagonal boron nitride

Four stable layered phosphorus allotropes that are almost degenerated in their configuration energy have been recently discussed [1]. Due to their high reactivity under ambient conditions, their exposed surfaces must be protected [2]. Here, we address the influence of~a capping monolayer of hexagonal boron nitride on the scanning tunneling microscopy images of few layered-phosphorus.\\[4pt] [1] J. Guan, and Z. Zhu, and D. Tomanek, \textit{Phys. Rev. Lett.} \textbf{113}, 046804 (2014). \newline [2] A. Castellanos-Gomez, L. Vicarelli, E. Prada, J.O. Island, K.L. Narasimha-Acharya, S.I. Blanter, D.J, Groenendijk, M. Buscema, G.A. Steele, J.V. Alvarez, H.W. Zandbergen, J.J. Palacios, and H.S.J. van der Zant.~ \textit{2D Materials} \textbf{1} 025001 (2014).