First Principal Investigations to Explore the Half-metallicity, Structural, Mechanical, and Optoelectronic Properties of Sodium-Based Fluoroperovskites NaYF3 (Y = Sc and Ti) for Applications in Spintronics and Optoelectronics

TL;DR

This study theoretically explores sodium-based fluoroperovskites NaYF3 (Y=Sc, Ti), revealing their structural stability, half-metallicity, and optoelectronic properties, suggesting potential applications in spintronics and optoelectronics.

Contribution

First comprehensive theoretical analysis of NaYF3 fluoroperovskites' structural, electronic, and optical properties for spintronics and optoelectronic applications.

Findings

Exhibit stable cubic perovskite structures.

Display half-metallic behavior with indirect bandgaps.

Show negligible visible light absorbance, suitable for optoelectronic devices.

Abstract

A theoretical investigation was conducted on Na-based fluoro-perovskites NaYF3 (Y = Sc, Ti) to examine their structural, optical, electronic, and mechanical characteristics for the first time. These cubic compounds exhibit structural stability, maintaining perovskite structures with lattice spacing ranging from 4.15 to 4.26 {\AA}. Computation of elastic parameters confirms their stability, ionic bonding, ductility, and anisotropy. Computed band profiles reveal the half-metallic nature with indirect (M-{\Gamma}) bandgaps for the spin-down configurations. Furthermore, density-of-states analysis highlights the role of Y (Sc, Ti) atoms in the metallic character and conduction band contribution. The lack of absorbance in the visible region highlights the materials' suitability for optoelectronic devices. This investigation aims to provide comprehensive insights and encourage further experimental research.