Janus S-XSSe: A new family of 2D polar half-metals with stacking-engineered magnetism and antiferromagnetic spin splitting

Key Points

• The new family of 2D polar half-metals shows significant antiferromagnetic spin splitting, providing valuable insights into material design.
• Key evidence includes the demonstration of integrated polarity and half-metallicity, which is crucial for future electronic devices.
• This work involves systematic analysis of stacking variants to enhance magnetism in these materials, paving the way for advanced applications.
• Implications of this research may lead to development of next-generation multifunctional devices using advanced magnetic materials.