Type-II Multiferroic Hf2VC2F2 MXene Monolayer with High Transition Temperature

J Am Chem Soc. 2018 Aug 1;140(30):9768-9773. doi: 10.1021/jacs.8b06475. Epub 2018 Jul 23.

Abstract

Achieving multiferroic two-dimensional (2D) materials should enable numerous functionalities in nanoscale devices. Until now, however, predicted 2D multiferroics are very few and with coexisting yet only loosely coupled (type-I) ferroelectricity and magnetism. Here, a type-II multiferroic MXene Hf2VC2F2 monolayer is identified, where ferroelectricity originates directly from its magnetism. The noncollinear 120° Y-type spin order generates a polarization perpendicular to the spin helical plane. Remarkably, the multiferroic transition is estimated to occur above room temperature. Our investigation should open the door to a new branch of 2D materials in the pursuit of intrinsically strong magnetoelectricity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.