Magnetic behavior of a ferrimagnetic MXene-like lattice: Monte Carlo study

Abstract

In this study, we performed extensive Monte Carlo simulations to comprehensively analyze the magnetic properties of a single-layer MXene-like lattice. Our investigation involved the exploration of transition temperatures and the behavior of hysteresis cycles, all influenced by a series of key physical parameters. Additionally, we carefully mapped the magnetization as a function of temperature and crystal field, introducing variations in the exchange coupling to unveil their impact on the transition temperature. Furthermore, we investigated the behavior of hysteresis loops, complexly dissecting their responses to changes in exchange coupling, temperature, and crystal field. Significantly, our results highlight the central role of the crystal field in the formation of magnetization plateaus, thus providing promising avenues for applications in nanotechnology and advanced memory storage systems.