Topological Weyl and Nodal Line Half-Metals in Two-Dimensional van der Waals Material EuOX (X = F, Cl, Br, I)

Two-dimensional magnetic materials with an atomic-thick layered structure have long been a focal point in condensed matter physics owing to the intrinsic long-range magnetic order, the monolayer limit with high tunability and potential in nano-scale spintronics. In this study, we report a novel family of two-dimensional (2D) materials, EuOX (where X = F, Cl, Br, I), displaying 2D half-metallicity with topological properties. Specifically, the spin-up conducting channel demonstrates metallic behavior, while the spin-down channel exhibits an insulating band gap at the Fermi level. The presence of Weyl points and nodal lines coexists in the spin-up conductive channel of EuOX monolayers. These topological properties, alongside the half-metallic behavior, evolve systematically with the strong-correlation Hubbard U. These findings provide crucial insights into the design of 2D topological spintronic devices, offering a promising platform for future spintronic applications in the nano scale.