The magnetic properties of diluted CoFe₂O₄ nanomaterials

The magnetic properties of (Cox Fe1-x )A(Zn1-xFe1+x) BO4 are studied using mean-field theory and the probability distribution law to obtain the saturation magnetization, the coercive field, the critical temperature, and the exchange interactions with different values of D (nm) and x. High-temperature series expansions (HTSEs) combined with the Pad′e approximant are used to calculate the critical temperature of (Cox Fe1-x) A (Zn1-x Fe1+x) BO4 , and the critical exponent associated with magnetic susceptibility is obtained.     

Synthesis and magnetic properties of hard magnetic (CoFe2O4)-soft magnetic (Fe3O4) nano-composite ceramics by SPS technology

CoFe₂O₄/Fe₃O₄ nano-composite ceramics were synthesized by Spark Plasma Sintering. The X-ray diffraction patterns show that all samples are composed of CoFe₂O₄ and Fe₃O₄ phases when the sintering temperature is below 900 °C. It is found that the magnetic properties strongly depend on the sintering temperature. The two-step hysteresis loops for samples sintered below 500 °C are observed, but when sintering temperature reaches 500 °C, the step disappears, which indicates that the CoFe₂O₄ and Fe₃O₄ are well exchange coupled. As the sintering temperature increases from 500 to 800 °C, the results of X-ray diffractometer indicate the constriction of crystalline regions due to the ion diffusion at the interfaces of CoFe₂O₄/Fe₃O₄ phases, which have great impact on the magnetic properties.     

Preparation and magnetic properties of the conductive Co(1−x)NixFe2O4/polyaniline microsphere composites

Core-shell Co_(1−x)Ni_xFe₂O₄/polyaniline nanoparticles, where the core was Co_(1−x)Ni_xFe₂O₄ and the shell was polyaniline, were prepared by the combination of sol-gel process and in-situ polymerization methods. Nanoparticles were investigated by Fourier transform spectrometer, X-ray diffraction diffractometer, Scanning electron microscope, Differential thermal analysis and Superconductor quantum interference device. The results showed that the saturation magnetization of pure Co_(1−x)Ni_xFe₂O₄ nanoparticles were 57.57 emu/g, but Co_(1−x)Ni_xFe₂O₄/polyaniline composites were 37.36 emu/g. It was attributed to the lower content (15 wt%), smaller size and their uneven distribution of Co_(1−x)Ni_xFe₂O₄ nanoparticles in the final microsphere composites. Both Co_(1−x)Ni_xFe₂O₄ and PANI/Co_(1−x)Ni_xFe₂O₄ showed superparamagnetism.     

Effects of applied magnetic field and pressures on the magnetic properties of nanocrystalline CoFe2O4 ferrite

Nanocrystalline CoFe₂O₄ ferrite with crystallite sizes of 30 nm have been successfully prepared by an emulsion method. X-ray diffractometer (XRD) shows that nanocrystalline CoFe₂O₄ ferrite possesses face center cubic structure. Crystal structure of the CoFe₂O₄ nanocrystals will not be changed by the applied magnetic field and pressures. The obtained CoFe₂O₄ nanocrystalline powders were pressed into thin columns with different pressures. Meanwhile, the dependences of the applied pressures and the direction of applied magnetic field on the magnetic properties of the CoFe₂O₄ nanocrystals were investigated in detail using vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM). The pressed CoFe₂O₄ nanocrystal gains the most excellent magnetisms in a parallel applied magnetic field.     

Preparation and magnetic properties of BaFe12O19/Ni0.8Zn0.2Fe2O4 nanocomposite ferrite

Nanocomposite of hard (BaFe₁₂O₁₉)/soft ferrite (Ni_0.8Zn_0.2Fe₂O₄) have been prepared by the sol–gel process. The nanocomposite ferrite are formed when the calcining temperature is above 800 °C. It is found that the magnetic properties strongly depend on the presintering treatment and calcining temperature. The “bee waist” type hysteresis loops for samples disappear when the presintering temperature is 400 °C and the calcination temperature reaches 1100 °C owing to the exchange-coupling interaction. The remanence of BaFe₁₂O₁₉/Ni_0.8Zn_0.2Fe₂O₄ nanocomposite ferrite with the mass ratio of 5:1 is higher than a single phase ferrite. The specific saturation magnetization, remanence magnetization and coercivity are 63 emu/g, 36 emu/g and 2750 G, respectively. The exchange-coupling interaction in the BaFe₁₂O₁₉/Ni_0.8Zn_0.2Fe₂O₄ nanocomposite ferrite is discussed.     

针状纳米MnxNi0.5-xZn0.5Fe2O4的共沉淀法制备及表征

通过在碱液中共沉淀Mn²⁺、Ni²⁺和Fe²⁺后制备了棒状的前躯体,前躯体于不同温度煅烧后制得了Mn_xNi_0:5-xZn_0:5Fe₂O₄棒状体. 利用X射线衍射仪和透射电镜对棒状体的物相、形貌及粒径进行了表征,并利用振动样品磁强计对磁性能进行研究. 结果表明长径比大于15的棒状,随着x值的增加,Mn_xNi_0:5-xZn_0:5Fe₂O₄样品的直径增加,长度下降,长径比变小,当x=0.5时其直径在50 nm左右而长径比减小到7～8. 随着x值的增加,样品的矫顽力先增加后减少,x值达到0.4时样品的矫顽力再次增加,当煅烧温度为600 oC,x=0.5时样品的矫顽力最大为134.3 Oe. 饱和磁化强度随着x值的增加先增加后减少,当煅烧温度为800 oC和x=0.2时达到最大为68.5 Oe.     

Biosynthesis and magnetic properties of mesoporous Fe3O4 composites

Magnetic Fe₃O₄ materials with mesoporous structure are synthesized by co-precipitation method using yeast cells as a template. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) pattern indicates that the as-synthesized mesoporous hybrid Fe₃O₄ is well crystallized. The Barrett-Joyner-Halenda (BJH) models reveal the existence of mesostructure in the dried sample which has a specific surface area of 96.31 m²/g and a pore size distribution of 8-14 nm. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) measurements confirm the wormhole-like structure of the resulting samples. The composition and chemical bonds of the Fe₃O₄/cells composites are studied by Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. Preliminary magnetic properties of the mesoporous hybrid Fe₃O₄ are characterized by a vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM). The magnetic Fe₃O₄/cells composites with mesoporous structure have potential applications in biomedical areas, such as drug delivery.     

A facile synthesis of monodisperse CoFe2O4/SiO2 nanoparticles

Aminated-CoFe₂O₄/SiO₂ magnetic nanoparticles (NPs) were prepared from primary silica particles using modified StÖber method. By optimizing the preparation conditions, monodisperse CoFe₂O₄/SiO₂ NPs with high amino groups’ density were obtained, which is necessary for enzyme immobilization. TEM confirm that the sample is a core/shell structure. These aminated-CoFe₂O₄/SiO₂ NPs have narrow size distributions with a mean size of about 60 nm. Moreover, the aminated-CoFe₂O₄/SiO₂ NPs can be easily dispersed in aqueous medium. The experimental results also show that the NPs have superparamagnetism, indicating that the aminated-CoFe₂O₄/SiO₂ NPs can be used as an effective carrier for the enzyme immobilization.     

稀释磁性半导体Sn1-xMnxO2的室温铁磁性

采用固相反应法，制备了不同成分的稀释磁性半导体Sn_1-xMn_xO ₂(x=002，004，006)．利用x射线衍射和傅里叶变换红外光谱法证明 了锰均匀地掺杂到二氧化锡中．在室温下研究了掺锰二氧化锡基稀释半导体的磁性，发现它具有明显的铁磁性 ，同时对磁性的强弱与锰的含量和烧结温度的关系作了研究． 关键词： 稀释磁性半导体 掺杂 烧结 铁磁性 1-xMn_x O₂')" href="#">Sn_1-xMn_x O₂     

Relaxation phenomena in ensembles of CoFe2O4 nanoparticles

Collective magnetic behavior of CoFe₂O₄ nanoparticles with diameters of 76, 16, 15 and 8 nm, respectively, prepared by different chemical methods has been investigated. Particle composition, size and structure have been characterized by inductive coupled plasma (ICP), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD). Basic magnetic properties have been determined from the temperature dependence of magnetization and magnetization isotherms measurements. The three samples exhibit characteristic of a superparamagnetic system with the presence of strong interparticle interactions. Magnetic relaxation phenomena have been examined via frequency-dependent ac susceptibility measurements and aging and memory effect experiments. For the particles coated with oleic acid, it has been demonstrated that the sample reveals all attributes of a super-spin glass (SSG) system with strong interparticle interactions.     

Silane treatment of Fe3O4 and its effect on the magnetic and wear properties of Fe3O4/epoxy nanocomposites

In this study, the effect of silane treatment of Fe₃O₄ on the magnetic and wear properties of Fe₃O₄/epoxy nanocomposites was investigated. Fe₃O₄ nanopowders were prepared by coprecipitation of iron(II) chloride tetrahydrate with iron(III) chloride hexahydrate, and the surfaces of Fe₃O₄ were modified with 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane. The magnetic properties of the powders were measured on unmodified and surface-modified Fe₃O₄/epoxy nanocomposites using SQUID magnetometer. Wear tests were performed on unmodified and surface-modified Fe₃O₄/epoxy nanocomposites under the same conditions (sliding speed: 0.18 m/s, load: 20 N).The results showed that the saturation magnetization (M_s) of surface-modified Fe₃O₄/epoxy nanocomposites was approximately 110% greater than that of unmodified Fe₃O₄/epoxy nanocomposites. This showed that the specific wear rate of surface-modified Fe₃O₄/epoxy nanocomposites was lower than that of unmodified Fe₃O₄/epoxy nanocomposites. The decrease in wear rate and the increase in magnetic properties of surface-modified Fe₃O₄/epoxy nanocomposites occurred due to the improved dispersion of Fe₃O₄ into the epoxy matrix.     

Exchange coupling behavior in bimagnetic CoFe2O4/CoFe2 nanocomposite

In this work we report a study of the magnetic behavior of ferrimagnetic oxide CoFe₂O₄ and ferrimagnetic oxide/ferromagnetic metal CoFe₂O₄/CoFe₂ nanocomposite. The latter compound is a good system to study hard ferrimagnet/soft ferromagnet exchange coupled. Two steps were followed to synthesize the bimagnetic CoFe₂O₄/CoFe₂ nanocomposite: (i) first, preparation of CoFe₂O₄ nanoparticles using a simple hydrothermal method, and (ii) second, reduction reaction of cobalt ferrite nanoparticles using activated charcoal in inert atmosphere and high temperature. The phase structures, particle sizes, morphology, and magnetic properties of CoFe₂O₄ nanoparticles were investigated by X-Ray diffraction (XRD), Mossbauer spectroscopy (MS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) with applied field up to 3.0 kOe at room temperature and 50 K. The mean diameter of CoFe₂O₄ particles is about 16 nm. Mossbauer spectra revealed two sites for Fe³⁺. One site is related to Fe in an octahedral coordination and the other one to the Fe³⁺ in a tetrahedral coordination, as expected for a spinel crystal structure of CoFe₂O₄. TEM measurements of nanocomposite showed the formation of a thin shell of CoFe₂ on the cobalt ferrite and indicate that the nanoparticles increase to about 100 nm. The magnetization of the nanocomposite showed a hysteresis loop that is characteristic of exchange coupled systems. A maximum energy product (BH)_max of 1.22 MGOe was achieved at room temperature for CoFe₂O₄/CoFe₂ nanocomposites, which is about 115% higher than the value obtained for CoFe₂O₄ precursor. The exchange coupling interaction and the enhancement of product (BH)_max in nanocomposite CoFe₂O₄/CoFe₂ are discussed.     

Immobilization of glucose oxidase using CoFe2O4/SiO2 nanoparticles as carrier

Aminated-CoFe₂O₄/SiO₂ magnetic nanoparticles (NPs) were prepared from primary silica particles using modified StÖber method. Glucose oxidase (GOD) was immobilized on CoFe₂O₄/SiO₂ NPs via cross-linking with glutaraldehyde (GA). The optimal immobilization condition was achieved with 1% (v/v) GA, cross-linking time of 3 h, solution pH of 7.0 and 0.4 mg GOD (in 3.0 mg carrier). The immobilized GOD showed maximal catalytic activity at pH 6.5 and 40 °C. After immobilization, the GOD exhibited improved thermal, storage and operation stability. The immobilized GOD still maintained 80% of its initial activity after the incubation at 50 °C for 25 min, whereas free enzyme had only 20% of initial activity after the same incubation. After kept at 4 °C for 28 days, the immobilized and free enzyme retained 87% and 40% of initial activity, respectively. The immobilized GOD maintained approximately 57% of initial activity after reused 7 times. The K_M (Michaelis-Menten constant) values for immobilized GOD and free GOD were 14.6 mM and 27.1 mM, respectively.     

Crystal structure and magnetic properties of Nd（Mn1-xFex）2Si2 compounds

X-ray powder diffraction,resistivity and magnetization studies have been performed on polycrystalline Nd(FexMn1-x)2Si2 (0 ≤ x ≤ 1) compounds which crystallize in a ThCr2Si2-type structure with the space group I4/mmm.The field-cooled temperature dependence of the magnetization curves shows that,at low temperatures,NdFe2Si2 is antiferromagnetic,while the other compounds show ferromagnetic behaviour.The substitution of Fe for Mn leads to a decrease in lattice parameters a,c and unit-cell volume V .The Curie temperature of the compounds first increases,reaches a maximum around x = 0.7,then decreases with Fe content.However,the saturation magnetization decreases monotonically with increasing Fe content.This Fe concentration dependent magnetization of Nd(FexMn1-x)2Si2 compounds can be well explained by taking into account the complex effect on magnetic properties due to the substitution of Mn by Fe.The temperature’s square dependence on electrical resistivity indicates that the curve of Nd(Fe0.6Mn0.4)2Si2 has a quasi-linear character above its Curie temperature,which is typical of simple metals.     

Comparison of magnetic properties in LixCoO2 and its decomposition products LiCo2O4 and Co3O4

Thermal stability of cathode material in the charged state is an important aspect for the safety of rechargeable batteries. It is well known that layered Li_xCoO₂ decomposes to a mixture of LiCoO₂ and Co₃O₄ at elevated temperatures. However, not many experimental evidences exist on intermediate phases those may form during the decomposition. Using magnetic measurements we show that it is possible to distinguish between the spinels LiCo₂O₄ and Co₃O₄ and thereby follow the decomposition of Li_xCoO₂. We characterize the magnetic behavior of thermally aged Li_xCoO₂ (x = 0.98, 0.76, 0.55) with increasing annealing time. Our results reveal the appearance of magnetic ordering in the thermally degraded products. The detailed analysis illustrates that the formation of Co₃O₄ is preceded by the formation of a meta stable LiCo₂O₄ phase.     

第一原理研究Sn(O1-xNx)2材料的光电磁性质

基于第一原理的密度泛函理论, 以量子化学从头计算软件 为平台研究了Sn(O_1-xN_x)₂材料的光电磁性能, 分析了体系的态密度、 能带结构、 磁性、 介电虚部及折射率. 计算结果表明, N替代O后, 随着掺杂浓度的增加, 体系的带隙先减小后增大, 掺杂量为12.50%时带隙最窄. 由于N 2p轨道电子的贡献, 在0.55-1.05 eV范围内产生了浅受主能级, 价带和导带处的能级均出现了劈裂及轨道的重叠现象, Sn-O键的键强大于N-O键的键强. 从磁性来看, N原子决定了磁矩的大小. 从介电虚部可知, 掺杂后体系的光学吸收边增宽, 主跃迁峰发生红移, 反射率和介电谱相对应, 各峰值与电子的跃迁吸收有关.     

The magnetic properties of oxide spinel Li0.5Fe2.5−2xAlxCrxO4 solid solutions

The exchange interactions (J_BB and J_AB are the intra and the inter-sublattice exchange interactions between neighbouring spins, respectively) are obtained by using the general expressions of canting angle and critical temperature obtained by mean field theory of Li_0.5Fe_2.5−2xAl_xCr_xO₄. The expression of magnetic energy of Li_0.5Fe_2.5−2xAl_xCr_xO₄ is obtained for different spin configurations and dilution x. The saturation magnetisation of Li_0.5Fe_2.5-2xAl_xCr_xO₄ is obtained with different values of dilution x. The magnetic phase diagram of Li_0.5Fe_2.5-2xAl_xCr_xO₄ materials is obtained by high temperature series expansions (HTSEs). The critical exponent associated with the magnetic susceptibility of Li_0.5Fe_2.5−2xAl_xCr_xO₄ is deduced.     

Neutron powder diffraction and magnetic studies of mesoporous Co3O4

Samples of mesoporous Co₃O₄, created by using mesoporous silicas KIT-6 and SBA-16 as hard templates to control the growth of Co₃O₄ have been investigated with SQUID magnetometry and neutron powder diffraction, to reveal the effects of high surface area on the magnetic and electronic properties. DC magnetic susceptibility measurements show lower Néel ordering temperatures and lower magnetic moments than in a “bulk” reference. A lower second transition temperature is also observed in the mesoporous samples, associated with the freezing of the surface (shell) magnetic moments. Measurements taken with increasing applied field at constant temperature show the materials to be antiferromagnetic as expected. Complementary parametric neutron powder diffraction studies show similar trends between the two mesoporous samples when looking at their Néel temperatures, and verify long range order within the samples.     

Synthesis and luminescence properties of europium doped YBa3B9O18

Europium (Eu³⁺) doped YBa₃B₉O₁₈ were synthesized by conventional solid state solidification methods. (Y_1−xEu_x)Ba₃B₉O₁₈ formed solid solutions in the range of x=0–1.0. The luminescence property measurements upon excitation in ultraviolet–visible range show well-known Eu³⁺ excitation and emission. The charge transfer excitation band of Eu³⁺ dominates the excitation spectra. The emission spectrum of Eu³⁺ ions consists mainly of several groups of lines in the 550–720 nm region, due to the transitions from the ⁵D₀ level to the levels ⁷F_J (J=0, 1, 2, 3, 4) of Eu³⁺ ions. The dependence of luminescence intensity on Eu³⁺ concentration shows no concentration quenching for fully concentrated EuBa₃B₉O₁₈. Eu³⁺ doped YBa₃B₉O₁₈ are promising phosphors for applications in displays and optical devices.     

Electronic structure studies of the spinel CoFe2O4 by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy

The spinel CoFe₂O₄ has been synthesized by combustion reaction technique. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy shows that samples are near-stoichiometric, and that the specimen surface both in the powder and bulk sample is most typically represented by the formula (Co_0.4Fe_0.6)[Co_0.6Fe_1.4]O₄, where cations in parentheses occupy tetrahedral sites and those within square brackets in octahedral sites. The results demonstrate that most of the iron ions are trivalent, but some Fe²⁺ may be present in the powder sample. The Co 2p_3/2 peak in powder sample composed three peaks with relative intensity of 45%, 40% and 15%, attributes to Co²⁺ in octahedral sites, tetrahedral sites and Co³⁺ in octahedral sites. The O 1s spectrum of the bulk sample is composed of two peaks: the main lattice peak at 529.90 eV, and a component at 531.53 eV, which is believed to be intrinsic to the sample surface. However, the vanishing of the O 1s shoulder peak of the powder specimen shows significant signs of decomposition.