Effects of Zinc Doping on Barium-Nickel Ferrite Nanoparticles
Author Information
Author(s): Khoreem Sadiq H., AL-Hammadi A. H.
Primary Institution: Al-Razi University, Sana’a, Yemen
Hypothesis
How does zinc doping affect the optical properties of barium-nickel ferrite nanoparticles?
Conclusion
Zinc doping significantly increases the band gap of barium-nickel ferrite nanoparticles, enhancing their potential for optoelectronic applications.
Supporting Evidence
- Zinc doping leads to significant changes in lattice parameters and bandgap energy.
- The optical bandgap increased from 2.78 eV to 2.94 eV with higher zinc concentrations.
- XRD confirmed a pure single-phase W-type hexagonal structure.
- Optical properties were assessed through UV-visible spectroscopy, revealing a blueshift in the absorption edge.
Takeaway
Adding zinc to barium-nickel ferrite makes it better at absorbing light and increases its energy gap, which is important for making solar cells.
Methodology
The nanoparticles were synthesized using the ceramic method, and their properties were analyzed using X-ray diffraction and UV-visible spectroscopy.
Limitations
The study primarily focused on the effects of zinc doping without exploring other potential dopants.
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