Naslov
Engineering the magnetic properties of hybrid organic-ferromagnetic interfaces by molecular chemical functionalization

Autori
Atodiresei, Nicolae ; Caciuc, Vasile ; Lazić, Predrag ; Blügel, Stefan

Izvornik
Physical review. B, Condensed matter and materials physics (1098-0121) 84 (2011), 17; 172402, 4

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
first-principles calculations ; organic-ferromagnetic interface ; magnetic properties

Sažetak
We have performed systematic first-principles calculations to tailor the magnetic properties at a hybrid organic-ferromagnetic interface by adsorbing organic molecules containing π(pz) electrons onto a magnetic substrate. For such hybrid systems, magnetic properties such as molecular magnetic moments and their spatial orientation can be specifically tuned by substituting the H atoms with more electronegative atoms such as Cl and F. This chemical functionalization process surprisingly reveals the importance of the spin-orbit coupling present at the magnetic surface–molecule interface. As a key result, our simulations indicate a direct connection between substituent electronegativity and these magnetic properties which can be exploited to design more efficient organic spintronic devices.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Fizika

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