Influence of V substitution for Fe on the transport and magnetic properties of Sr2FeMoO6

We have investigated the crystal structure, magnetization and magnetoresistance of the double perovskite compounds Sr₂(Fe_1−xV_x)MoO₆ (0≤x≤0.1). The lattice constants and the cation ordering decrease monotonously with the V content. The Curie temperature, saturation magnetization and low field magnetoresistance of the compounds decrease with increasing x due to the reduced degree of ordering. The resistivity of Sr₂FeMoO₆ and lightly doped samples shows semiconductive behavior, while the samples with higher doping levels exhibit a semiconductor-metal transition around 80 K.     

发光二极管用红色荧光粉Sr0.8-xBaxEu0.2WO4的制备和性质研究

采用化学共沉淀法制备了不同Ba²⁺掺杂浓度、 不同煅烧温度的Sr_0.8-xBa_xEu_0.2WO₄红色荧光粉. 研究了样品的晶体取向和晶格 畸变对发光性质的影响, 实验结果表明: 合成的Sr_0.8-xBa_xEu_0.2WO₄红色荧光粉为四方相, 样品中Eu³⁺的⁵D₀–⁷F₂跃迁的红光能被近紫外光和蓝光有效激发. 适量的Ba²⁺离子取代部分的Sr²⁺提高了Sr_0.8Eu_0.2WO₄荧光粉的发光强度, Ba²⁺掺杂浓度的改变对基质的晶格参数、晶体对称性和发光性能影响较大, Ba²⁺的最佳掺杂量为30%.     

Magnetic and magneto-transport properties of double perovskite Ba2−xSrxFeMoO6 system

The structural magnetic and magneto-transport properties of double perovskite system Ba_2−xSr_xFeMoO₆ (0?x?1.0) prepared in bulk polycrystalline form are reported in this paper. X-ray diffraction analysis showed that samples are single phase and the lattice constants decreases with increase in the Sr content. The degree of Fe-Mo ordering has been found decreasing in the series with an increase in the Sr content. Parent compound Ba₂FeMoO₆ exhibits saturation magnetic moment value of 3.54 μ_B/f.u. at 85 K in a magnetic field of 6000 Oe. Temperature dependence of resistivity shows metallic behavior for all the samples. The magneto-resistance (MR) of the compound with x=0.4 is higher than that of the other samples. At room temperature this system shows a saturation magnetization value of 1.73 μ_B/f.u. and MR value of 7.08% (1 T). The observed variations in the structural and magnetic properties are attributed to the change of chemical pressure due to the substitution of Sr in place of Ba. The effect of antisite disorder (ASD) defects on magneto-transport properties is studied in more detail.     

Magnetocaloric effect in the La0.8Ce0.2Fe11.4−xCoxSi1.6 compounds

The effects of substitution of Co for Fe on the magnetic and magnetocaloric properties of La_0.8Ce_0.2Fe_11.4−xCo_xSi_1.6 (0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 and 1.0) compounds have been investigated. X-ray diffraction shows that all compounds crystallize in the NaZn₁₃-type structure. Magnetic measurements show that the Curie temperature (T_C) can be tuned between 184 and 294 K by changing the Co content from 0 to 1. A field-induced methamagnetic transition occurs in samples with x=0, 0.2 and 0.4. The magnetic entropy changes of the compounds have been determined from the isothermal magnetization measurements by using the Maxwell relation.     

Effects on structure and superconductivity for La and Ca codoping in YBa2Cu3Oy cuprates

The nominal composition of Y_0.8Ca_0.2Ba_2−xLa_xCu₃O_y (YBLCO) cuprates with x≤0.50 has been synthesized by the standard solid state reaction technique. X-ray diffraction and the resistivity measurements are used to characterize the structure and the superconductivity of YBLCO cuprates. There is no structural phase transition in the whole doping range. The dependencies of the lattice constants and some other structural parameters on the content of La for the samples YBLCO with x≤0.20 are different than those for the samples with x≥0.25. The zero resistance temperature T_c0 increases with the increase of the content of La in YBLCO as x≤0.20, and decreases as x≥0.25. We compared these results with those of Nd-doped Y_0.8Ca_0.2Ba_2−zNd_zCu₃O_y cuprates. It seems that T_c0 is related to the structural parameters due to Ca and La codoping in YBLCO.     

Superconductivity in Tl2Ba2−xSrxCaCu2O8 solid solutions: Tc≈44 K for a composition with x=2.0

Solid solutions in the Tl₂Ba_2−xSr_xCaCu₂O₈ system were prepared and characterized by X-ray powder diffraction, resistivity and magnetic susceptibility measurements. Systematic changes in T_c and lattice parameters with x are reported. A sample with nominal composition of Tl₂Sr₂CaCu₂O₈ (x=2.0) is superconducting with T_c≈44 K.     

Enhancement of Curie temperature and room-temperature magnetoresistance in double perovskite (Sr1.6Ba0.4)FeMoO6

The effects of A-site average cation size 〈r_A〉 and anti-site defects on Curie temperature (T_C) and room-temperature magnetoresistance (MR) in (Sr_2−xBa_x)FeMoO₆ (x=0, 0.4 and 1.6) have been investigated. By Ba doping, not only the room-temperature MR but also the T_C have been enhanced. The larger MR in the Ba-doped samples compared with the prototype Sr₂FeMoO₆ is associated with the lower saturation field. The optimization of T_C and MR in (Sr_1.6Ba_0.4)FeMoO₆ other than in the reported (Sr_0.4Ba_1.6)FeMoO₆ can be understood according to the two competing effects: anti-site defects and chemical pressure.     

Magnetic phase diagram of double-layered La2−2xCa1+2xMn2O7 manganite

Double-layered manganite La_2−2xCa_1+2xMn₂O₇ have been synthesized for compositions ‘x’=0.0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4 and 0.5 by solid state reaction method. From X-ray diffraction study, their crystal structures were found to be tetragonal perovskite with lattice parameters decreasing with increasing ‘x’. The decreasing lattice parameters affect the balance between in-plane, intra-bilayer and inter-bilayer exchange interactions, which is reflected on magnetotransport properties. The metal-to-insulator transition temperature is found to vary with composition and peaked around ‘x’=0.3. From ac-susceptibility study, 2D-ferromagnetic ordering was observed at higher temperatures for all compositions whereas 3D-ferromagnetic ordering was observed at quite low temperatures. In low-temperature region, decreasing susceptibility shows antiferromagnetic state for all compositions. On the basis of electrical and magnetic properties, a magnetic phase diagram is given.     

Structure, ferroelectric and piezoelectric properties of (Bi1−x−yNa0.925−x−yLi0.075)0.5BaxSryTiO3 lead-free piezoelectric ceramics

Lead-free multi-component ceramics (Bi_1−x−yNa_{0.925−x−y}Li_0.075)_0.5Ba_xSr_yTiO₃ have been prepared by an ordinary sintering technique and their structure and electrical properties have been studied. All the ceramics can be well-sintered at 1100 °C. X-ray diffraction patterns shows that Li⁺, Ba²⁺ and Sr²⁺ diffuse into the Bi_0.5Na_0.5TiO₃ lattices to form a new solid solution with a pure perovskite structure, and a morphotropic phase boundary (MPB) is formed at 0.04 < x < 0.08. As compared to pure Bi_0.5Na_0.5TiO₃ ceramic, the coercive field E_C of the ceramics decreases greatly and the remanent polarization P_r of the ceramics increases significantly after the formation of the multi-component solid solution. Due to the MPB, lower E_C and higher P_r, the piezoelectricity of the ceramics is greatly improved. For the ceramics with the compositions near the MPB (x = 0.04–0.08 and y = 0.02–0.04), piezoelectric coefficient d₃₃ = 133–193 pC/N and planar electromechanical coupling factor k_P = 16.2–32.1%. The depolarization temperature T_d reaches a minimum value near the MPB. The temperature dependences of the ferroelectric and dielectric properties suggest that the ceramics may contain both the polar and non-polar regions at temperatures near/above T_d.     

Synthesis, characterization and melt processing of Y1−x(Yb0.9Nd0.1)xBa2Cu3Oz superconductors

Effects of a combined substitute of Yb and Nd on Y site on the superconducting properties of YBa₂Cu₃O_y have been studied. We synthesized Y_1−x(Yb_0.9Nd_0.1)_xBa₂Cu₃O_z compound with x = 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 and 1.0. Here, the ratio of Yb–Nd was fixed to be 9:1 for obtaining 123 phase without secondary phases. The melt processing thermal profiles for Y_1−x(Yb_0.9Nd_0.1)_xBa₂Cu₃O_z with x = 0.2 and 0.4 and the addition of 40 mol% {Y_1−x(Yb_0.9Nd_0.1)_x}₂BaCuO₅ and 0.5 wt% Pt in air were determined on the basis of the thermal analysis results. All samples showed a low grain growth rate, particularly for high x values, which may be partially ascribed to un-optimized thermal schedules. Although almost all the samples exhibited low J_c values, the sample with x = 0.2 exhibited T_c of 88.8 K and a relatively high J_c value of 16,000 A/cm² at 77 K for H//c-axis.     

Magnetic and electric properties of layered perovskites Nd2−2xSr1+2xMn2O7 (x=0.3–0.5)

Magnetic and electric properties of layered perovskites Nd_2−2xSr_1+2xMn₂O₇ (x=0.3, 0.4 and 0.5) are sensitive to the doping content x. The sample with x=0.5 is antiferromagnetic (AFM) and insulating. On decreasing x, the AFM ordering is suppressed and a canted AFM or weak ferromagnetic (FM) ordering appears, and the resistivity decreases. The sample with x=0.4 still shows insulating behavior, but a metal–insulator transition is observed for x=0.3. By suggesting the presence of a competition between AFM super-exchange interaction and FM double-exchange interaction, the doping dependence of magnetic and electric properties can be understood.     

Superconductivity induced by doping Ru in SrFe2−xRuxAs2

Using one-step solid state reaction method, we have successfully synthesized the superconductor SrFe_1−xRu_xAs. X-ray diffraction indicates that the material has formed the ThCr₂Si₂-type structure with a space group I4/mmm. The systematic evolution of the lattice constants demonstrates that the Fe ions are successfully replaced by the Ru. By increasing the doping content of Ru, the spin-density-wave (SDW) transition in the parent compound is suppressed and superconductivity emerges. The maximum superconducting transition temperature is found at 13.5 K with the doping level of x = 0.7. The temperature dependence of DC magnetization confirms superconducting transitions at around 12 K. Our results indicate that similar to non-isoelectronic substitution, isoelectronic substitution contributes to changes in both the carrier concentration and internal pressure, and superconductivity could be induced by isoelectronic substitution.     

Dependence of property, crystal structure and electric conductivity on substitution content and synthetic process of T′-La2−xRExCuO4−δ (RE = Sm and Tb)

We synthesized T′-La_2−xRE_xCuO_4−δ (RE = Sm and Tb) by a co-precipitation method and sintering in vacuum at various temperatures, and investigated relationship among the crystal structure, average valence of Cu, oxygen content and electric conductivity. From X-ray diffraction measurements, it was confirmed that a main phase of the product was T′ structure (S. G.: I4/mmm) regardless of the rare earth element and its concentration, although an impurity phase was observed in a part of samples. In the samples with low average valence of Cu, the resistivity showed a metallic behavior and remarkably decreased at low temperature. Rietveld analyses using synchrotron X-ray diffractions suggested that the electric conductivity was improved by decreasing a bond length of Cu–O1 in the case of La_2−xSm_xCuO_4−δ.     

Short- and long-range order in La1−xSrxCoO3 and La1−xBaxCoO3

The short- and long-range order correlations of the crystal structure in the distorted perovskites La_1−xSr_xCoO₃ and La_1−xBa_xCoO₃ (0.0?x?0.5) have been studied by the neutron powder diffraction (NPD) and the Co K-edge X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) measurements. The results of XAS and NPD indicate a local distortion around the Co³⁺ ions in LaCoO₃ at room temperature. The substitution of the La³⁺ ions by the Sr²⁺(Ba²⁺) ions leads to a gradual increase of the Co-O-Co angle and is accompanied by an increase of the mean square relative displacement (MSRD) of the Co-O bond. These results correlate with an increase of the oxygen amplitude vibration in the direction perpendicular to the Co-O bond. The possible explanation of the observed changes of the crystal and electronic structures in the above-mentioned cobaltites is discussed.     

Defect chemistry and oxygen transport of (La0.6Sr0.4 − xMx)0.99Co0.2Fe0.8O3 − δ, M = Ca (x = 0.05, 0.1), Ba (x = 0.1, 0.2), Sr: Part I: Defect chemistry

This paper is the first part of a two part series, where the effects of varying the A-site dopant on the defect chemistry, the diffusion coefficient and the surface catalytic properties of the materials (La_0.6Sr_0.4 − xM_x)_0.99Co_0.2Fe_0.8O_3 − δ, M = Sr, Ca (x = 0.05, 0.1), Ba (x = 0.1, 0.2) (LSMFC) have been investigated. In part I, the findings on the defect chemistry are reported, while the transport properties are reported in part II. Substitution of Sr²⁺ ions with Ca²⁺ ions (smaller ionic radius) and Ba²⁺ ions (larger ionic radius) strains the crystal structure differently for each composition while keeping the average valence of the cations constant. The Ba²⁺ containing materials show the largest oxygen loss at elevated temperatures, while the purely Sr²⁺ doped material showed the smallest oxygen loss. This was reflected in the partial oxidation entropy of the materials. The measured oxygen loss was modelled with point defect chemistry models. Measurements at very low p_O2 showed several phase transitions.     

Superconductivity in the hole-doped oxy-arsenide RE1−xSrxFeAsO (RE = La, Pr)

Bulk superconductivity was observed in the FeAs-based RE_1−xSr_xFeAsO (RE = La, Pr) when the di-valence element Sr was substituted to the site of the tri-valence element La and Pr. The maximum superconducting transition temperatures T_c for the two systems are 26 K and 16.3 K, respectively. The doping dependence of the electrical properties and structure of these two systems were investigated systematically. A roughly monotonic increase of T_c and the lattice constants (a-axis and c-axis) with Sr concentration and a saturation behavior in the high doping levels were found. We confirmed that conduction in this type of materials is dominated by hole-like charge carriers by the Hall effect measurements. Also the resistive measurements revealed possible higher upper critical field in these systems comparing with the electron-doped ones.     

Thermal, electrical, and electrochemical properties of Lanthanum-doped Ba0.5Sr0.5 Co0.8Fe0.2O3-δ

Crystal structure, thermogravimetry (TG), thermal expansion coefficient (TEC), electrical conductivity and AC impedance of (Ba_0.5Sr_0.5)_1-xLa_xCo_0.8Fe_0.2O_3-δ (BSLCF; 0.05?x?0.20) were studied in relation to their potential use as intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cell (IT-SOFC) cathode. A single cubic pervoskite was observed by X-ray diffraction (XRD). The TEC of BSLCF was increasing slightly with the increasing content of La, and all the compounds showed abnormal expansion at high temperature. Proved by the TG result, it was associated with the loss of lattice oxygen. The electrical conductivity, which is the main defect of Ba_0.5Sr_0.5 Co_0.8Fe_0.2O_3-δ (BSCF), was improved by La doping, e.g., the compound of x=0.20 demonstrated a conductivity of σ=376 S cm⁻¹ at 392 °C. The increase of electrical conductivity resulted from the increased concentration of charge carrier induced by La doping. In addition, the AC impedance revealed the better electrochemical performance of BSLCF. For example, at 500 °C, the sample with composition x=0.15 yielded the resistance values of 2.12 Ω cm², which was only 46% of BSCF.     

Structural, thermal and conductive properties of Bi4−xMxV2O11 (M = La, Gd; 0 x 0.4) compounds

Bi_4−xM_xV₂O₁₁ (M = La, Gd) was prepared by solid state reactions. The amount of La and Gd in the (Bi_4−xM_xV₂O₁₁) was varied in the range of (0 x 0.4). The addition of La and Gd to Bi₄V₂O₁₁ electrolyte was found to stabilize the β crystalline phase for x 0.3. In addition, the phase transition corresponding β- to γ-phases are evident in the ionic conductivity plots as well as in XRD, DSC profiles of x 0.3 samples. The highest ionic conductivity was observed in Bi_3.9La_0.1V₂O₁₁ and Bi_3.8Gd_0.2V₂O₁₁ samples in the range of 10⁻³–10⁻⁴ S/cm for 700–500 °C. These results were supported by impedance spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC).     

Luminescence properties of Eu2+ in M2MgSi2O7 (M=Ca, Sr, and Ba) phosphors

The photoluminescence properties of alkali-earth magnesium silicates (M₂MgSi₂O₇, M=Ca, Sr, and Ba) doped with Eu²⁺ were investigated. Solid solutions of Ba _x Sr_2−x Si₂O₇, Ca₂MgSi₂O₇, and Sr₂MgSi₂O₇ were prepared. Ba _x Sr_2−x Si₂O₇ retained a tetragonal crystal structure similar to the structure of the other compounds up to a stoichiometry of x=1.6, which enabled a systematic study of the common structure. Monoclinic Ba₂MgSi₂O₇ was prepared, and the luminescence properties were compared with those of other samples. The emission and excitation spectra of tetragonal M₂MgSi₂O₇ (M=Ca, Sr, and Ba) changed as a function of the covalency, site symmetry, and crystal field strength. The luminescence properties showed excellent agreement with theoretical predictions based on these factors. The Stokes shift differentiated the emission behaviors of the tetragonal and monoclinic structures.     

Reduction of hysteresis loss and large magnetocaloric effects in substituted compounds of itinerant-electron metamagnets La(FexSi1−x)13

The maximum value of hysteresis loss E_h^MAX due to the itinerant-electron metamagnetic (IEM) transition of La(Fe_xSi_1−x)₁₃ and the partially substituted compounds La_1−zCe_z(Fe_0.86Si_0.14)₁₃ and La_1−z′Pr_z′(Fe_0.86Si_0.14)₁₃ increases when the magnetocaloric effects (MCEs) become large. It should be noted that the reduction of E_h^MAX without the decrease of large MCEs is achieved in La_1−zCe_z(Fe_0.86Si_0.14)₁₃ and La_1−z′Pr_z′(Fe_0.86Si_0.14)₁₃. For both the compound systems mentioned above, the critical temperature T₀ for the IEM transition decreases and the difference between T₀ and the Curie temperature T_C becomes larger with decreasing T_C. These results are consistent with the magnetic phase diagram of La(Fe_0.86Si_0.14)₁₃ under hydrostatic pressure. Consequently, the reduction of E_h^MAX in La_1−zCe_z(Fe_0.86Si_0.14)₁₃ and La_1−z′Pr_z′(Fe_0.86Si_0.14)₁₃ is closely related with the magnetovolume effects.