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Facile Synthesis, Characterization, Catalytic and Photocatalytic Activity of Multiferroic BiFeO3 Perovskite Nanoparticles

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We report the synthesis of multiferroic BiFeO3 perovskite nanoparticles using the microwave combustion technique. Phase evolution is investigated by XRD, which confirms that the formation of a secondary α-Bi2O3 phase with a monoclinic structure along with the existing rhombohedral (BiFeO3) structure. The average crystalline size has been found at 50 nm. The optical band gap was calculated from the Tauc’s plot it has been found 2.18 eV. The appearances of FT-IR spectra revealed bands at 550 and 444 cm−1 were correlated to the rhombohedral stretching modes of BiFeO3 nanostructure. The surface morphology showed the formation of nanosized grains with pores. The magnetization-Field (M-H) hysteresis curves revealed the appearance of ferrimagnetic behavior at room temperature. The BET surface area of BiFeO3 perovskite nanoparticles was found 44.86 m2/g. The as-fabricated BiFeO3 perovskite nanoparticles were investigated for their superior catalytic activity in two applications, which include (i) Glycerol to formic acid oxidation in the liquid phase with a high efficiency of over 98 percent, (ii) Under visible light, the photocatalytic breakdown of rhodamine B achieved maximal efficiency (almost 99 percent). Finally, we concluded that the BiFeO3 perovskite nanoparticles exhibit high performance in future multifunctional devices is demonstrated by the simultaneous enhancement of catalytic and photocatalytic activities.

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The authors extend their sincere appreciation to the Researchers Supporting Project number (RSP-2022/55), King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for financial support.

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  1. Department of Science and Humanities, St. Michael College of Engineering and Technology, Kalaiyarkoil, Tamilnadu, 630551, India

    K. Mathankumar

  2. Department of Physics, Anand Institute of Higher Technology, Kazhipattur, Chennai, 603103, India

    M. Sukumar

  3. Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 752050, India

    Chandra Sekhar Dash

  4. PG & Research Department of Physics, Paavendhar College of Arts & Science, M.V. South, Thalaivasal, Salem, Tamilnadu, 636 121, India

    M. Sundararajan

  5. Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia

    Mohd Ubaidullah & Abdullah M. Al-Enizi

  6. Department of Physics, Panimalar Engineering College, Poonamallee, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600123, India

    A. Sutha

  7. Department of Chemistry, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 16802, USA

    Md. Kausar Raza

  8. Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR), Padur, Kelambakam, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 603 103, India

    Joshuva Arockia Dhanraj

  9. School of Chemical Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, 382030, India

    Dinesh Kumar

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Mathankumar, K., Sukumar, M., Dash, C.S. et al. Facile Synthesis, Characterization, Catalytic and Photocatalytic Activity of Multiferroic BiFeO3 Perovskite Nanoparticles. J Inorg Organomet Polym 32, 3476–3487 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10904-022-02382-1

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