The Structural, Magnetic and Optical Properties of α-Fe2O3-BaTiO3 Particulate Composites
摘要
Tuning magnetic, optical and structural properties with a compressive stress (strain) is a key goal for developing next-generation low-power memory and spintronic devices. In this study, we explore strain-mediated magnetoelectric coupling in α-Fe2O3–BaTiO3 (BTO) particulate composites synthesized via a co-precipitation method. Structural and morphological analyses confirm phase-pure composites with strong interfacial contact. Saturation magnetization of the composite (x)BTO + (1–x)Fe2O3 decreases with an increase in the BTO fraction (x) from 0 to 0.5. Raman spectroscopy shows shifts in vibrational modes due to compressive stress in BTO, while UV–Visible spectroscopy indicates a reduction in bandgap of BTO with an increase in Fe2O3 content. These findings demonstrate compressive strain that exist at the interface is key to modify the physical properties of the α-Fe2O3–BaTiO3 (BTO) particulate composites.