Structure, Magnetism, and Transport Properties in Hexagonal LaMnO3
摘要
The physical properties of perovskite manganite with hexagonal structure is of interest for its additional functionalities. However, unlike LaMnO3 with orthorhombic and rhombohedral phases, which has been extensively studied, LaMnO3 with hexagonal structure is not typically investigated. This work systematically investigates the structure, magnetism, and transport properties of hexagonal LaMnO3. Magnetization measurements of the hexagonal LaMnO3 reveal a magnetic transition with a Curie temperature (TC) of 245 K, distinct from the Néel temperature (TN) ≈140 K of orthorhombic LaMnO3. Resistivity measurements indicate a metal-insulator transition near TC. Under a 6 T field, the sample exhibits a negative magnetoresistance (−MR) of 56.11% at 242 K and maintained a significant MR effect over a wide temperature range, which was attributed to the synergistic effects of spin-polarized tunneling, sample inhomogeneity, Jahn–Teller distortion, and double exchange interaction. The electrical transport behavior at high temperatures follows the variable range hopping model. The significant MR effect over a wide temperature range appears in the hexagonal LaMnO3, highlighting the potential for spintronics applications.