研究目的
To investigate the structural, morphological, optical, magnetic, and ferroelectric properties of Ba0.2Cu0.8-xLaxFe2O4 (x = 0.2–0.6) nanoparticles synthesized via hydrothermal method.
研究成果
The BCLF nanoparticles exhibit cubic spinel structure, with morphological evolution to nanofibers at higher La-content. Optical bandgaps increase with La substitution, making them suitable for optoelectronic and photocatalytic applications. Magnetic properties show superparamagnetic behavior, beneficial for biomedical uses. Ferroelectric properties are suppressed with increasing La-content. The materials hold promise for various engineering and biomedical applications.
研究不足
The study is limited to specific compositions (x=0.2, 0.4, 0.6) and synthesis conditions; secondary phases like LaFeO3 formed at higher La-content, indicating potential issues with cation distribution and phase purity. The ferroelectric properties were weak, with unsaturated P-E loops, possibly due to leakage currents or oxygen vacancies.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The nanoparticles were synthesized using the hydrothermal method to achieve good crystallinity and phase purity. Characterization techniques included XRD, FTIR, FESEM, TEM, UV-Vis spectroscopy, VSM, and P-E loop tracer to analyze various properties.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Samples with x = 0.2, 0.4, and 0.6 were prepared using precursors from Sigma-Aldrich (99.8% purity).
3:2, 4, and 6 were prepared using precursors from Sigma-Aldrich (8% purity). List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
3. List of Experimental Equipment and Materials: Precursors (La(NO3)2, Ba(NO3)2·6H2O, Cu(NO3)2·6H2O, Fe(NO3)3·9H2O, NaOH), autoclave, hot-air oven, X-ray diffractometer (Bruker, XRD, CuKα, λ =
4:15406 nm), Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM:
Tecnai G20, FEI, USA), Field-emission Scanning Electron Microscope (Ultra 55 FE-SEM Carl Zeiss), FT-IR spectrophotometer (IR affinity-1, Shimadzu), UV-Visible spectrophotometer (JASCO V-670 PC), Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (EV-7 VSM with Max. applied field +15kOe), P-E loop tracer (Marine India Ltd.).
5:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Precursors were mixed in distilled water, NaOH added to pH 12, transferred to autoclave, heated at 150°C for 8 h, washed and dried, then heated at 500 K to remove secondary phases. Characterization was performed on the resulting powder.
6:Data Analysis Methods:
XRD data analyzed using Debye Scherrer formula and Williamson-Hall plot; FTIR spectra interpreted for cation sites; optical bandgap calculated from UV-Vis data; magnetic parameters derived from M-H loops; ferroelectric properties from P-E loops.
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X-ray diffractometer
XRD, CuKα, λ = 0.15406 nm
Bruker
Structural analysis of nanoparticles
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Transmission Electron Microscope
Tecnai G20
FEI
Morphological analysis of nanoparticles
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Field-emission Scanning Electron Microscope
Ultra 55 FE-SEM
Carl Zeiss
Surface morphology study
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FT-IR spectrophotometer
IR affinity-1
Shimadzu
Infrared spectral analysis
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UV-Visible spectrophotometer
V-670 PC
JASCO
Optical properties analysis
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Vibrating Sample Magnetometer
EV-7 VSM
Magnetic properties measurement
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P-E loop tracer
Marine India Ltd.
Ferroelectric properties measurement
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