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Structural investigation, thermal, electrical and optical properties of NLO active single crystal for optoelectronic device applications

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Benzimidazolium trichloroacetate monohydrate (BITCA) single crystals have been grown by solution growth technique. The crystal structure has been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction study. Benzimidazolium trichloroacetate monohydrate is crystallized in the orthorhombic crystal system with space group P212121. The FTIR and FT-Raman analyses have been used to investigate the various functional groups and their vibrational modes. The optical transparency and lower cut-off wavelength of the crystal have been determined by UV–vis spectrum. TG/DSC analyses revealed the thermal stability and decomposition of the crystal. Mechanical study confirmed the soft nature of crystal. The dielectric responses and electrical conductivity measurements have been carried out with different temperatures. The second and third-order NLO efficiency have been measured by Kurtz Perry powder and Z-Scan techniques.

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The authors would like to acknowledge the support extended to this research by SAIF, IITM, Chennai and St. Joseph’s College, Trichy. The authors thank Dr. P. K. Das, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, for providing SHG facilities. One of the authors, MT acknowledges the financial support from Professor T. R. Rajagopalan, R&D Cell of SASTRA University.

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  2. Department of Physics, Bangalore City College, Bangalore, 560 043, India

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  3. Department of Physics, School of Advanced Sciences, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil, 626 126, India

    V. Siva

  4. Condensed Matter Physics Laboratory, International Research Centre, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil, 626 126, India

    V. Siva

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Helen, F., Kanchana, G., Thenmozhi, M. et al. Structural investigation, thermal, electrical and optical properties of NLO active single crystal for optoelectronic device applications. J Mater Sci: Mater Electron 31, 17158–17172 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-020-04248-z

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