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We perform systematic studies on the magnetic and magnetotransport properties of Fe1/3NbS2 single crystal. Results show that Fe1/3NbS2 is an antiferromagnet with strong perpendicular magnetocrystalline anisotropy even in the paramagnetic state. The Fe1/3NbS2 nanoplate exhibits exotic magnetotransport characteristics with variation of temperature and magnetic field in the vicinity of Néel temperature. The temperature dependence of resistivity indicates that the magnetic field has a substantial effect on the Néel order of Fe1/3NbS2, and an intermediate phase occurs before the sample enters into the antiferromagnetic state. It is the field- or temperature-induced antiferromagnetic–intermediate phase and intermediate phase–paramagnetic phase transitions that lead to the novel magnetotransport characteristics in the vicinity of Néel temperature. The findings in this work will promote future studies based on two-dimensional antiferromagnetic spintronics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Two-dimensional (2D) van der Waals FexGeTe2 metallic ferromagnets have Curie temperature near or even higher than room temperature, showing great prospects in the field of spintronics. Here, we study the magnetotransport properties of Fe5GeTe2 nanoflakes. Multiple sign changes of angle-dependent magnetoresistance (ADMR) are observed with changing temperature or magnetic field. The high field-induced negative to positive MR transition in low temperatures (T < 50 K) and the temperature-induced sign reversal of anisotropic MR at T = 130 K are responsible for these exotic and complex characteristics of ADMR. In addition, the electron–magnon scattering induced negative MR exhibits abnormal nonmonotonic temperature dependence, which is related to the nonmonotonic variation of anomalous Hall resistance and the transition of the carrier types at T = 150 K. The exotic magnetotransport properties of Fe5GeTe2 revealed in this work may help pave the way for the practical application of this 2D magnetic material. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Intercalation of transition metal dichalcogenides with magnetic elements has been the subject of increasing research interest, aiming to explore novel magnetic materials with anisotropy and spin-orbit coupling. In this paper, two magnetic samples with varying Fe content have been prepared using different growth conditions via the chemical vapor transport method. A comprehensive investigation of the magnetic properties of the materials has been conducted using the Physical Property Measurement System (PPMS, Evercoolll-9T, Quantum Design). The results reveal distinct features in the studied materials. Fe0.12TaSe2 exhibits significant ferromagnetism with a Curie transition temperature of 50 K. However, its in-plane magnetism is weak and no significant hysteresis loop is observed below the Curie temperature. On the other hand, Fe0.2sTaSe2 exhibits antiferromagnetism without any hysteresis loop and has a Neel temperature up to 130 K. This finding is quite different from the intercalated iron in FexTaS2, where only an antiferromagnetic state occurs with x larger than 0.4. Our study thus provides updated insights into the magnetic properties of this new system and serves as a reference for future investigations of TaSe2 compounds with varying iron content. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We perform systematic studies on the magnetic and magnetotransport properties of Fe1/3NbS2 single crystal. Results show that Fe1/3NbS2 is an antiferromagnet with strong perpendicular magnetocrystalline anisotropy even in the paramagnetic state. The Fe1/3NbS2 nanoplate exhibits exotic magnetotransport characteristics with variation of temperature and magnetic field in the vicinity of Néel temperature. The temperature dependence of resistivity indicates that the magnetic field has a substantial effect on the Néel order of Fe1/3NbS2, and an intermediate phase occurs before the sample enters into the antiferromagnetic state. It is the field- or temperature-induced antiferromagnetic–intermediate phase and intermediate phase–paramagnetic phase transitions that lead to the novel magnetotransport characteristics in the vicinity of Néel temperature. The findings in this work will promote future studies based on two-dimensional antiferromagnetic spintronics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Two-dimensional (2D) van der Waals FexGeTe2 metallic ferromagnets have Curie temperature near or even higher than room temperature, showing great prospects in the field of spintronics. Here, we study the magnetotransport properties of Fe5GeTe2 nanoflakes. Multiple sign changes of angle-dependent magnetoresistance (ADMR) are observed with changing temperature or magnetic field. The high field-induced negative to positive MR transition in low temperatures (T < 50 K) and the temperature-induced sign reversal of anisotropic MR at T = 130 K are responsible for these exotic and complex characteristics of ADMR. In addition, the electron–magnon scattering induced negative MR exhibits abnormal nonmonotonic temperature dependence, which is related to the nonmonotonic variation of anomalous Hall resistance and the transition of the carrier types at T = 150 K. The exotic magnetotransport properties of Fe5GeTe2 revealed in this work may help pave the way for the practical application of this 2D magnetic material. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]