Investigation of structural, vibrational, and dual-ferroic properties of BaTiO3-Ni0.7Zn0.3Fe2O4 nanocomposites
摘要
Multiferroic ceramics (1-x)BaTiO3-xNi0.7Zn0.3Fe2O4 exhibit strong correlations between structural distortion, vibrational dynamics, and magnetic behavior. X-ray diffraction, Raman, and FTIR analyses reveal a slight contraction of the BaTiO3 lattice and a blue shift in the Ti–O stretching mode, indicating increased bond energy due to spinel phase incorporation. Zn2+ substitution in the ferrite phase optimizes cation distribution, enhancing Fe3+–Fe3+ superexchange interactions and increasing saturation magnetization from 0.182 emu/g (x = 0) to 12.84 emu/g (x = 0.3) while reducing coercivity from 0.25 kOe to 0.082 kOe. Maximum polarization peaks at 57.08 µC/cm2 for x = 0.2, attributed to strong internal fields and efficient domain switching. These results demonstrate tunable ferroelectric and magnetic responses in BTO–NZFO composites, highlighting their potential for magnetoelectric sensors and multifunctional electronic devices.
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