Room temperature ferromagnetism, optical band gap widening in Mg-doped ZnO compounds for spintronics applications

Dey, B.; Narzary, R.; Rout, Sushree Nibedita; Kar, Manoranjan; Ravi, S.; Srivastava, S.K.

doi:10.1016/j.ceramint.2023.08.267

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Improving structural and magnetic properties of zinc stannate thin films through nickel doping via sol–gel method

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2024

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Ternary oxides are currently emerging as promising materials for optoelectronic devices and spintronics, surpassing binary oxides in terms of their superior properties. Among these, zinc stannate (Zn2SnO4) stands out due to its stability and attractive physical characteristics. However, despite its outstanding attributes, there is a need to further develop its magnetic properties for spintronic applications. In this study, Ni-doped Zn2SnO4 thin films were synthesized using the sol–gel method, and their magnetic characteristics were investigated for the first time. X-ray diffraction analysis confirmed the high crystallinity of the synthesized samples, even after the incorporation of Ni dopants, without any secondary phases. SEM imaging revealed the cubic structure morphology of the thin films. An increase in the bandgap, dependent on the Ni dopant concentration, was observed for doped zinc stannate, suggesting potential for tailored electronic properties. FTIR spectroscopy confirmed the presence of functional groups within the material. Notably, the magnetic properties of the thin films were analyzed using a vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM), revealing diamagnetic behavior for pure zinc stannate and ferromagnetic properties for Ni-doped Zn2SnO4, which increased with dopant concentration. Overall, the results highlight the excellent structural, optical, and ferromagnetic properties of Ni-doped Zn2SnO4 thin films, positioning them for diverse applications, particularly in optoelectronic and spintronic technology.

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