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Correlation between AC and DC transport properties of Mn substituted cobalt ferrite

The CoFe2-xMnxO4 compound is prepared by following the sol gel technique. The structural analysis through XRD and Rietveld has been confirmed for the single cubic phase having Fd3¯m space group for CoFe2-xMnxO4 and also verified it through Raman spectroscopy measurements. The tetrahedral site observed to be red shifted with increase in Mn concentration in cobalt ferrite. All the XRD patterns have been analyzed by employing the Rietveld refinement technique. The particle size was found to be in the range of 30–40 nm. The electrical properties of polycrystalline CoFe2-xMnxO4 for x = 0.00, 0.10, 0.15, and 0.2, spinel ferrite was investigated by impedance spectroscopy. The influence of doping, frequency and temperature on the electrical transport properties of the CoFe2-xMnxO4 for x = 0.00, 0.10, 0.15, and 0.20 were investigated. The magnitude of Z′ and Z″ decreases with increase in temperature. Only one semicircle is observed in each Cole Cole plot which reveals that ac conductivity is dominated by grains. T...

Multiple electrical phase transitions in Al substituted barium hexaferrite

Barium hexaferrite is known to be a very good ferromagnetic material. However, it shows very good dielectric properties, i.e., the dielectric constant is comparable to that of the ferroelectric material. However, its crystal symmetry does not allow it to be a ferroelectric material. Hence, the electrical properties have revived the considerable research interest on these materials, not only for academic interest, but also for technological applications. There are a few reports on temperature dependent dielectric behavior of these materials. However, the exact cause of dielectric as well as electrical conductivity is yet to be established. Hence, Al (very good conducting material) substituted barium hexaferrite (BaFe12−xAlxO19, x = 0.0–4.0) has been prepared by following the modified sol-gel method to understand the ac and DC electrical properties of these materials. The crystal structure and parameters have been studied by employing the XRD and FTIR techniques. There are two transition temperatures, which...

Dielectric investigations on co-substituted bismuth ferrite (Bi1-xLaxFe1-xMnxO3)

Bi1-xLaxFe1-xMnxO3 ceramics with x=0.00, 0.05, 0.10 and 0.20 were synthesized by the tartaric acid modified sol-gel technique with required optimization. The co-substitution suppresses the impurities phases in bismuth ferrite which is usually observed. It was observed that the composition-driven structural transition from rhombohedral (R3c space group) to orthorhombic symmetry (Pbnm space group) plays an important role in modifying the dielectric properties of bismuth ferrite. The dielectric constant was found to be increased in La and Mn co-substituted BiFeO3 due to significant large off-center movement of Fe3+ ions in the oxygen octahedra. The dispersion of dielectric constant in the frequency range of 100 Hz to 1 MHz has been analyzed by employing the modified Debye’s function which suggests the contribution of multiple charge carriers in the dielectric relaxation.

Crystal structure and magnetic properties of Cr doped barium hexaferrite

The Cr3+ substituted BaFe12O19 has been synthesized by modified sol-gel method to tailor the magnetic anisotropy and coercivity for technological applications. Some basic studies have revealed that this substitution leads to unusual interactions among the magnetic sublattices of the M-type hexaferrite. In order to investigate these interactions, BaFe12-xCrxO19 (x = 0.0, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, and 4.0) M-type hexaferrites were characterized by employing XRD (X-ray Diffractometer). It is confirmed that, all the samples are in nanocrystalline and single phase, no impurity has been detected within the XRD limit. The magnetic hysteresis (m-H) loops revealed the ferromagnetic nature of nanoparticles (NPs). The coercive field were increasing with the increasing Cr3+ content, but after the percolation limit it decreases. The magnetocrystalline anisotropy is increasing with the Cr3+ concentration in samples and high values of magnetocrystalline anisotropy revealed that all samples are hard magnetic materials. Magnetic hysteresis loops were analyzed using the Law of Approach to Saturation method.The Cr3+ substituted BaFe12O19 has been synthesized by modified sol-gel method to tailor the magnetic anisotropy and coercivity for technological applications. Some basic studies have revealed that this substitution leads to unusual interactions among the magnetic sublattices of the M-type hexaferrite. In order to investigate these interactions, BaFe12-xCrxO19 (x = 0.0, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, and 4.0) M-type hexaferrites were characterized by employing XRD (X-ray Diffractometer). It is confirmed that, all the samples are in nanocrystalline and single phase, no impurity has been detected within the XRD limit. The magnetic hysteresis (m-H) loops revealed the ferromagnetic nature of nanoparticles (NPs). The coercive field were increasing with the increasing Cr3+ content, but after the percolation limit it decreases. The magnetocrystalline anisotropy is increasing with the Cr3+ concentration in samples and high values of magnetocrystalline anisotropy revealed that all samples are hard magnetic materials. Magnetic hys...

Role of lattice distortion on diffuse phase transition temperatures in Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3-BaTiO3 [BNBTO] solid solutions

Effect of lattice distortion on diffuse phase transition in BNBTO solid solutions near Morphotropic phase boundary (MPB) has been investigated. Solid solutions of (Bi0.5Na0.5)1−xBaxTiO3 (with mole % of x= 0.04, 0.05, 0.06, 0.07 and 0.08) were prepared by the planetary ball mill method in ethanol medium. Rietveld refinement technique with rhombohedral (R3c) and tetragonal (P4bm) crystal symmetry has been employed for structural as well as phase analysis of the solid solutions. Both rhombohedral and tetragonal lattice distortion (c/a) tends toward the pseudo-cubic crystal symmetry with the increase of mole fraction of Ba2+ near MPB (x= 6 mole %). Also, the average crystallite size and grain size decrease with increase of mole fraction of Ba2+ in BNT ceramic are due to larger ionic radius of Ba2+ and grain boundary pinning process in the solid solutions respectively. Additionally, depolarization temperature (Td) and maximum temperature (Tm) reduces due to the lattice distortion of both the phases in BNBTO solid solutions, which is explained extensively. Significant increase of dielectric constant has been observed near MPB composition (x=6%) in BNBTO solid solutions.Effect of lattice distortion on diffuse phase transition in BNBTO solid solutions near Morphotropic phase boundary (MPB) has been investigated. Solid solutions of (Bi0.5Na0.5)1−xBaxTiO3 (with mole % of x= 0.04, 0.05, 0.06, 0.07 and 0.08) were prepared by the planetary ball mill method in ethanol medium. Rietveld refinement technique with rhombohedral (R3c) and tetragonal (P4bm) crystal symmetry has been employed for structural as well as phase analysis of the solid solutions. Both rhombohedral and tetragonal lattice distortion (c/a) tends toward the pseudo-cubic crystal symmetry with the increase of mole fraction of Ba2+ near MPB (x= 6 mole %). Also, the average crystallite size and grain size decrease with increase of mole fraction of Ba2+ in BNT ceramic are due to larger ionic radius of Ba2+ and grain boundary pinning process in the solid solutions respectively. Additionally, depolarization temperature (Td) and maximum temperature (Tm) reduces due to the lattice distortion of both the phases in BNBTO so...

Enhanced dielectric of PVDF-CoFe1.5Cr0.5O4 for capacitor application

The PVDF-CoFe1.5Cr0.5O4 (PVDF-CFCO5) nanocomposite films are synthesized with different weight % of CoFe1.5Cr0.5O4 as filler in PVDF matrix. X-ray diffraction pattern detected the existence of α and β phases and, also validate the result by Fourier transform infrared microscopy. The inclusion of CFCO5 nanoparticles in the polymer medium initiates the alteration of phase between α and β and, offers the nanocomposites greater mobile charge carriers which contribute in the interfacial polarization. The dielectric properties of PVDF-CFCO5 films have superior dielectric constant and considerably a lesser dissipation factor (tan δ) as compared to pure PVDF as well as pure cobalt ferrite. The dielectric constant decreases at higher concentrations of CFCO5 due to agglomeration of the nanoparticles. Thus, their controlled inclusion in a polymer medium to get improved electrical properties will have a significant impact to the present day research. The enhanced dielectric constant of PVDF-CFCO5 film can be utilized...

Impedance spectroscopy studies in cobalt ferrite-reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite

(1-x)Cobalt ferrite-(x)reduced graphene oxidenanocomposites with x=0, 0.1, 0.2 and 0.3 were prepared by the ultrasonic method. The crystal symmetry modification due to reduced graphene oxide and cobalt ferrite interaction has been studied by employing the X-ray diffraction technique. Morphology of the samples was studied by the Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM). Study on electrical properties of the cobalt ferrite-reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites explores the possible application of these composites as anode material. Impedance decreases with an increase in frequency as well as temperature, which supports an increase in ac electrical conductivity. The modified Debye relaxation model can explain the behavior of impedance in cobalt ferrite-reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites.

Grain size effect on activation energy in spinel CoFe2O4 ceramic

Cobalt ferrite of different average crystallites (from nanocrystallite to micro crystallites) has been prepared by the Sol-Gel Method. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis confirms the cubic spinel phase with no trace of impurity phases. The effect of annealing temperature on micro structure and electric transport properties as a function of frequency and temperature has been studied. It is observed that the electric impedance and conductivity are strongly dependent on grain size. The impedance spectroscopic study is employed to understand the electrical transport properties of cobalt ferrite.