Exploring the Structural, Surface Morphological and Magnetic Properties of Eu Doped MnFeO3 Nanomaterials
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study explores the impact of Europium (Eu) doping on the structural, morphological, and magnetic properties of manganese ferrite perovskite (MnFeO₃), a material with significant potential for advanced technological applications. MnFeO₃ was synthesized using the solution combustion method, an energy-efficient technique that enables the production of fine powders with controlled purity and morphology. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis confirmed the formation of a spinel cubic perovskite structure. A noticeable decrease in crystallinity was observed with increasing Eu doping concentrations (0%, 5%, and 9%), suggesting lattice distortion without altering the overall phase structure. Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) revealed a reduction in particle size and notable changes in surface morphology with higher Eu content. Energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy confirmed the successful incorporation of Eu into the MnFeO₃ lattice, as evidenced by the presence of Mn, Fe, O, and Eu peaks. Magnetic measurements conducted using vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM) showed that Eu doping significantly influenced the magnetic properties of MnFeO₃, leading to variations in both saturation magnetization and coercivity. Overall, the findings demonstrate that Eu doping is an effective approach for tuning the structural, morphological, and magnetic characteristics of MnFeO₃ for advanced functional applications.
Authors: Dipak Nath, A. Robert Xavier, Supoto Rhakho
Language: English
Subfield: Materials Chemistry
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4410265204