High-energy ball milling-assisted synthesis of DyMnO₃: a study of its structural, dielectric and optical properties
摘要
Dysprosium manganite (DyMnO₃), a multiferroic perovskite oxide, was synthesized from a combination of high-energy ball milling and thermal annealing. The final product is orthorhombic with a Pbnm symmetry, confirmed by X-ray diffraction. Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM) revealed agglomerated fine grains that were ordered, with grains in the nanometer range. UV–Vis spectroscopy demonstrated a direct optical band gap of ~ 1.8 eV for Dysprosium manganite for use in optoelectronic/photocatalytic applications. At room temperature, magnetic hysteresis (M ~ H) measurements indicate weak magnetic characteristics indicative of paramagnetic characteristics. The P ~ E loop indicated a saturated hysteresis loop typical of ferroelectrics. Dielectric analysis indicated moderate dielectric constant and low-loss tangent values. The combined assessment of structural integrity, optical response, and ferroelectric characteristics strongly suggests that DyMnO₃ synthesized through ball milling is an excellent candidate for the development of multifunctional and integrated materials for applications such as spintronics, magnetoelectric sensors, and energy storage.