Magnetodielectric properties in two dimensional magnetic insulators

Area of Science:

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Materials Science
• Spintronics

Background:

• Magnetodielectric (MD) materials enable spin-charge conversion and coupled magnetic/electric field control.
• Two-dimensional (2D) van der Waals (vdW) magnetic materials exhibit magnetic anisotropy (MA) and stable spin order.
• Interactions between magnetization and electric polarization in 2D magnets are increasingly reported.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide a comprehensive review of MD coupling in 2D magnetic materials.
• To elucidate the fundamental principles, conditions, and microscopic mechanisms of MD coupling.
• To classify 2D magnetic materials and summarize recent advancements.

Main Methods:

• Review of existing literature on MD coupling and 2D magnetic materials.
• Explanation of key terms and phenomenological descriptions of MD coupling mechanisms.
• Classification of 2D magnetic materials based on their properties.

Main Results:

• MD coupling is crucial for advanced spintronic applications.
• MA in 2D vdW magnets is a key factor for MD coupling.
• Recent studies show promising MD coupling effects in specific 2D magnetic materials.

Conclusions:

• Further research is needed to enhance MD coupling in 2D magnetic materials.
• Understanding microscopic mechanisms can guide the discovery of new MD materials.
• Future developments hold potential for novel electronic and magnetic devices.