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We discovered a robust half-metallic interface in CrI3/2H-WTe2 heterostructures, achieving 100% spin polarization and over 109% magnetoresistance for advanced spintronics and data storage.

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  • Materials Science
  • Quantum Engineering

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  • Van der Waals (vdW) heterostructures offer tunable electronic properties.
  • Half-metallic materials are crucial for spintronic applications.
  • Tungsten ditelluride (WTe2) and Chromium triiodide (CrI3) are promising 2D materials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the electronic and transport properties of CrI3/2H-WTe2 vdW heterostructures.
  • To explore the potential of this heterostructure for spintronic and spin-caloritronic devices.
  • To model charge and spin transport under varying magnetic and thermal conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations.
  • Non-equilibrium Green's Function (NEGF) simulations.
  • Device modeling with CrO2 electrodes.

Main Results:

  • A robust half-metallic interface state with 100% spin polarization was identified.
  • Extraordinary magnetoresistance (MR) exceeding 1 × 109% was observed.
  • Nearly perfect spin filtration efficiency was demonstrated at low temperatures.
  • High thermal magnetoresistance (MR) was achieved, suitable for spin caloritronics.

Conclusions:

  • The CrI3/2H-WTe2 heterostructure exhibits exceptional spin filtering and MR properties.
  • This system is a promising candidate for next-generation data storage and spintronic devices.
  • The findings highlight the potential for thermally controlled spintronic and spin-caloritronic applications.