Novel Heusler Materials for Spintronic Applications: Growth, Characterizations and Applications

Abstract

Spintronics is a rapidly evolving technology that utilizes the spin of electrons along with their charge to enable high speed, low power and non volatile electronic devices. The development of novel materials with tailored magnetic and electronic properties is critical to exploit the full potential of spintronic applications. Among these, Heusler alloys stand out due to their tunable multifunctional properties. This review presents a comprehensive overview of various Heusler based materials including half metallic ferromagnets, spin gapless semiconductors, magnetic semiconductors, spin semimetals, and nearly zero moment materials focusing on their synthesis, structural and magnetic characterizations, and transport behavior. The role of crystal structure, and structural disorder in governing their magnetic and electronic properties is discussed in detail. Emphasis is placed on experimental results and their implications for spintronic devices. By bringing together recent advancements, the review highlights the critical role of Heusler alloys in advancing the next-generation spintronic technologies and outlines future directions for their integration in practical applications.