Giant Negative Temperature Coefficient of Resistance and Magnetotransport in Antiferromagnetic CaMnO3
摘要
CaMnO3, a perovskite manganite known for its antiferromagnetic (AFM) and other physical properties, has underexplored transport properties and temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR). We report exceptional charge transport phenomena in orthorhombic CaMnO3, revealing a record negative temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR = − 31.8% K⁻1 at 21 K) for antiferromagnetic insulators. Magnetic characterization shows a Néel temperature (TN) of 81.5 K. This magnetic transition govern distinct charge transport regimes, variable-range hopping (VRH) below TN and small polaron (SP) conduction above TN, demonstrating the existence of magnetic-electric coupling. Remarkably, the material exhibits field-independent TCR stability up to 6 T and significant magnetoresistance (MR = − 17.5% at 22 K). These findings demonstrate CaMnO3 potential for antiferromagnetic spintronic applications, particularly in magnetic sensors and spin-engineered thermal detection technologies in extreme environments.