Abstract

The outstanding performance of thermoelectric materials is intimately related to complicated electronic band structures that may comprise topological linear dispersion bands. In this work, the exotic magnetism and magneto-transport properties of thermoelectric Eu2ZnSb2 single crystal are investigated. Temperature- and field-dependent magnetization reveal an antiferromagnetic (AFM) ground state and highly localized magnetic moments of Eu2+ ions. The longitudinal resistivity [ρxx(T)] and magnetoresistivity (MR) unveil the coexistence of underlying ferromagnetic (FM) and AFM fluctuations. Furthermore, an unconventional anomalous Hall effect (UAHE) for both above and below the AFM phase transition temperature (TN) is observed, which is suggested to be caused by the vacancy-induced Weyl bands and strong magnetic fluctuations. Our work is benefit for understanding the exotic band structures and thermoelectric properties in Eu2ZnSb2.

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