Room temperature giant magnetoresistance in half-metallic Cr<sub>2</sub>C based two-dimensional tunnel junctions
Shreeja Das, Arnab Kabiraj, Santanu Mahapatra
Abstract
Cr 2 C is a half-metallic 2D ferromagnet possessing high Curie temperature. We disclose very high magnetoresistance and spin injection efficiency in Cr 2 C based magnetic tunnel junctions, making it suitable for room temperature spintronic applications.
Topics & Concepts
SpintronicsMaterials scienceMagnetoresistanceFerromagnetismCondensed matter physicsGrapheneTunnel magnetoresistanceGiant magnetoresistanceQuantum tunnellingMonolayerNanotechnologyOptoelectronicsLayer (electronics)Magnetic fieldPhysicsQuantum mechanicsGraphene research and applications2D Materials and ApplicationsMXene and MAX Phase Materials