Ab initio and mean-field study of the magnetic, optical, electronic, dynamic properties and magnetocaloric effect of Gd2CrFeO6 double perovskite

Key Points

• The analysis highlights diverse properties of Gd2CrFeO6 double perovskite, focusing on its magnetic behavior.
• Notable findings include the temperature dependence of the magnetocaloric effect from 10K to 300K.
• Ab initio and mean-field calculations were employed, demonstrating robustness in predicting electronic characteristics.
• This understanding may enable the development of new materials for efficient cooling technologies.