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In this paper, we proposed a ferrimagnetic mixed-spin (1, 3/2) Ising model to describe the ladder-like graphene nanoribbon. Using the Monte Carlo simulation, the effects of the anisotropies, exchange couplings, longitudinal magnetic field and temperature on the magnetic and thermodynamic properties were investigated. Typical temperature dependences of thermodynamics quantities such as magnetization, susceptibility and internal energy were presented under the influence of various physical parameters. The phase diagrams of blocking temperature were obtained in the different parameter planes. In particular, we also found some interesting double hysteresis loops behavior for certain physical parameters. Our results are consistent with those obtained by some theoretical and experimental researches. • The ferrimagnetic mixed-spin (1, 3/2) Ising ladder-like graphene nanoribbon in the longitudinal magnetic field has been studied. • Magnetization, susceptibility and internal energy have been discussed. • The phase diagrams of the blocking temperature under the influence of different parameters have been obtained. • The double hysteresis loops behavior has been found for certain physical parameters. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Magnetic and thermodynamic properties of the zigzag graphene nanoribbon described by Ising model have been studied within Monte Carlo simulation. The system exhibited interesting and rich magnetization plateaus behaviors at low temperature, which is sensitive to the exchange coupling and the anisotropy. In certain parameters, the depressed saturation magnetization, spin-flip or spin-flop has been found on the magnetization curves. The peaks on the susceptibility and specific heat curves originate from competition among the magnetic field, the exchange couplings and anisotropies. The spin configurations of the zigzag graphene nanoribbon can be modulated by the anisotropies. Our results can provide an opportunity for the design of a new type random access memory by using zigzag graphene nanoribbon. • Ising model of zigzag graphene nanoribbon is suggested. • Magnetic properties of the system have been studied. • spin-flip or spin-flop has been found on the magnetization curves. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]