Electronic and magnetic properties of zigzag C2N-h2D nanoribbons: Edge and width effects.

Based on first-principles calculations, we have systematically investigated the structural stability, electronic and magnetic properties of zigzag C 2 N nanoribbons (ZC 2 NNRs). Different from zigzag graphene nanoribbons (ZGNRs), the ground states of ZC 2 NNRs present ferromagnetic metal, antiferromagnetic semiconductor and spin semiconductor dependently on the edge configuration and width of nanoribbons. Our results suggest the ZC 2 NNRs have great potential applications in spintronic, thermoelectric and optoelectronic devices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]