LAPSE:2023.7755
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LAPSE:2023.7755
Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of the Synthesis, Electronic and Magnetic Properties of MnFe2O4 Spinel Ferrite
February 24, 2023
Abstract
MnFe2O4 ferrite nanoparticle was synthesized via the sol−gel method, and structural, morphology and magnetic characteristics were investigated. X-ray diffraction analysis showed that the synthesized sample was in a single phase with a spinel-ferrite-like structure (space group Fd-3m). The scanning electron microscopy displayed homogenous spherical grains with an agglomeration of the particles. The chemical composition determined by energy-dispersive spectroscopy shows the absence of any impurities. To understand the role of magnetic interaction in MnFe2O4 spinel ferrites, the structural and magnetic properties of MnFe2O4 have been explored theoretically. Based on the first-principles methods via density functional theory and Monte Carlo simulations, the magnetic hysteresis cycle has been plotted. Using the generalized gradient and GGA-PBE approximation in the full-potential linearized augmented plane wave (FP-LAPW) method, the exchange coupling interactions between magnetic elements and local magnetic moment were evaluated. Furthermore, the theoretical magnetic properties of MnFe2O4 were found to match the experimental ones. They both revealed that MnFe2O4 is a soft ferromagnetic material. The theoretical curve of magnetization versus temperature indicates that the transition occurred at Tc = 580.0 K. This was also in good agreement with the experimental Curie temperature.
MnFe2O4 ferrite nanoparticle was synthesized via the sol−gel method, and structural, morphology and magnetic characteristics were investigated. X-ray diffraction analysis showed that the synthesized sample was in a single phase with a spinel-ferrite-like structure (space group Fd-3m). The scanning electron microscopy displayed homogenous spherical grains with an agglomeration of the particles. The chemical composition determined by energy-dispersive spectroscopy shows the absence of any impurities. To understand the role of magnetic interaction in MnFe2O4 spinel ferrites, the structural and magnetic properties of MnFe2O4 have been explored theoretically. Based on the first-principles methods via density functional theory and Monte Carlo simulations, the magnetic hysteresis cycle has been plotted. Using the generalized gradient and GGA-PBE approximation in the full-potential linearized augmented plane wave (FP-LAPW) method, the exchange coupling interactions between magnetic elements and local magnetic moment were evaluated. Furthermore, the theoretical magnetic properties of MnFe2O4 were found to match the experimental ones. They both revealed that MnFe2O4 is a soft ferromagnetic material. The theoretical curve of magnetization versus temperature indicates that the transition occurred at Tc = 580.0 K. This was also in good agreement with the experimental Curie temperature.
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magnetic nanoparticle, magnetic properties, Monte Carlo simulation, spinel ferrite
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Aghrich K, Mtougui S, Goumrhar F, Abdellaoui M, Mamouni N, Fekhaoui M, El Moutaouakil A, Mounkachi O. Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of the Synthesis, Electronic and Magnetic Properties of MnFe2O4 Spinel Ferrite. (2023). LAPSE:2023.7755
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Aghrich K: Department of Scientific Institute, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Ibn Battouta Avenue, Rabat P.O. Box 1014, Morocco
Mtougui S: Laboratory of Condensed Matter and Interdisciplinary Sciences (LaMCScI), Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Ibn Battouta Avenue, Rabat P.O. Box 1014, Morocco
Goumrhar F: Higher School of Education and Training of El Jadida (ESEF), Chouaib Doukkali University, El Jadida 24000, Morocco; Laboratoire des Sciences de l’Ingénieur pour l’Energie, Ecole Nationale des Sciences Appliquées d’El Jadida (ENSA-J), BP 1166, EL J
Abdellaoui M: Laboratory of Condensed Matter and Interdisciplinary Sciences (LaMCScI), Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Ibn Battouta Avenue, Rabat P.O. Box 1014, Morocco [ORCID]
Mamouni N: Laboratory of Condensed Matter and Interdisciplinary Sciences (LaMCScI), Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Ibn Battouta Avenue, Rabat P.O. Box 1014, Morocco
Fekhaoui M: Department of Scientific Institute, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Ibn Battouta Avenue, Rabat P.O. Box 1014, Morocco
El Moutaouakil A: Department of Electrical and Communication Engineering, College of Engineering, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates [ORCID]
Mounkachi O: Laboratory of Condensed Matter and Interdisciplinary Sciences (LaMCScI), Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Ibn Battouta Avenue, Rabat P.O. Box 1014, Morocco; Modeling, Simulation and Data Analysis, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Lo
Mtougui S: Laboratory of Condensed Matter and Interdisciplinary Sciences (LaMCScI), Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Ibn Battouta Avenue, Rabat P.O. Box 1014, Morocco
Goumrhar F: Higher School of Education and Training of El Jadida (ESEF), Chouaib Doukkali University, El Jadida 24000, Morocco; Laboratoire des Sciences de l’Ingénieur pour l’Energie, Ecole Nationale des Sciences Appliquées d’El Jadida (ENSA-J), BP 1166, EL J
Abdellaoui M: Laboratory of Condensed Matter and Interdisciplinary Sciences (LaMCScI), Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Ibn Battouta Avenue, Rabat P.O. Box 1014, Morocco [ORCID]
Mamouni N: Laboratory of Condensed Matter and Interdisciplinary Sciences (LaMCScI), Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Ibn Battouta Avenue, Rabat P.O. Box 1014, Morocco
Fekhaoui M: Department of Scientific Institute, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Ibn Battouta Avenue, Rabat P.O. Box 1014, Morocco
El Moutaouakil A: Department of Electrical and Communication Engineering, College of Engineering, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates [ORCID]
Mounkachi O: Laboratory of Condensed Matter and Interdisciplinary Sciences (LaMCScI), Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Ibn Battouta Avenue, Rabat P.O. Box 1014, Morocco; Modeling, Simulation and Data Analysis, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Lo
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Energies
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15
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22
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8386
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2022
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2022-11-09
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1996-1073
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