Abstract
We apply first principles calculations to predict the effect of Cr doping on the electronic and magnetic properties of passivated AlN nanowires. We compare the energetics of the possible dopant sites and demonstrate the favorable configuration ferromagnetic ordering. The charge density of the pristine passivated AlN nanowires is used to elucidate the bonding character. Spin density maps demonstrate an induced spin polarization for N atoms next to dopant atoms, though most of the magnetism is carried by the Cr atoms. Cr-doped AlN nanowires turn out to be interesting for spintronic devices. © 2014 the Partner Organisations.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 9287-9290 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Materials Chemistry A |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | 24 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2014 |
Bibliographical note
KAUST Repository Item: Exported on 2020-10-01ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
- General Materials Science
- General Chemistry