Topological controversies in the adaptability concept for glassy germanium selenides

Cluster modelling based on ab-initio calculations testifies lack of intermediate optimally-constrained phase in binary GexSe100-x system within expected reversibility window (20 ≤ × < 26) in terms of global connectivity. Network of these glasses within 20 ≤ × < 26 compositional range can be composed of over-constrained “outrigger raft” structural motives built of two edge- and four corner-shared GeSe4/2 tetrahedra interconnected via optimally-constrained ≡ Ge―Se―Se―Ge≡ bridges, extra Se atoms forming ring-like configurations instead of Se―Se dimers.