High Throughput Discovery of 2D Ferromagnetic and Multiferroic Transition Metal Oxyhalides and Nitrogen Halides
Abstract
Two-dimensional
(2D)
transition
metal
oxyhalides
and
nitrogen-halides
(TMBXs,
where
TM
=
metal,
B
O-group
N-group
elements,
X
halogen)
have
emerged
as
promising
candidates
for
exploring
multiferroic
orders
spintronic
applications.
In
this
study,
we
conduct
a
systematic
first-principles
high-throughput
screening
combined
with
machine
learning
to
identify
novel
2D
ferromagnetic
materials
within
TMBX
family.
From
comprehensive
dataset
comprising
672
monolayers,
78
systems,
of
which
38
exhibit
high
Curie
temperatures
(TC
≥
200
K),
significantly
expanding
the
known
library
magnetic
materials.
A
model
is
developed
elucidate
key
factors
governing
ferromagnetism,
revealing
that
second-nearest
neighbor
exchange
interaction
(J2)
plays
dominant
role
in
determining
TC.
Furthermore,
discover
seven
ferromagnetic-ferroelectric
unique
polarization
switching
pathways.
Notably,
spin
transport
simulations
using
nonequilibrium
Green's
function
formalism
demonstrate
exceptional
filtering
capabilities
(~
100
%)
giant
bias-dependent
tunneling
magnetoresistance
(>
105
%).
These
findings
deepen
fundamental
understanding
multiferroics
establish
solid
platform
future
experimental
exploration
development
next-generation
devices.
Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: April 11, 2025
Language: Английский